(Size) Tea bowl: Maximum body diameter: approx. 12.7cm x height: approx. 9.8cm Original box: Width: approx. 16.2cm x Depth: approx. 16.2cm x Height: approx. 12.7cm (Description) This is a "Hagi-yaki tea bowl" by Yasuo Yamato, a ceramic artist from Hagi City, Yamaguchi Prefecture. It is a self-made piece, undamaged, with the original box, cloth, and a shiori (explanatory note). The condition is good, and it can be enjoyed as is. There is a carved mark of "保 (Yasu)" on the side of the foot. The white glaze applied to the characteristic persimmon color of Hagi-yaki gives a soft impression, resulting in a very elegant work. It is a very easy-to-handle and user-friendly tea bowl. It can be used and enjoyed in tea ceremonies regardless of the season, please check the images. This is an item from a collector's collection, please check the images. ★ This item was purchased in the Kyushu region. It is being sold as is, please consider. (Brief Biography) Yasuo Yamato: 1933: Born in Miyano Oyama-ji, Yamaguchi City. 1959: First selection for the Nitten Exhibition, and selected 12 times thereafter. 1960: Received the Excellence Award at the West Japan Craft Exhibition. 1975: First selection for the Japan Traditional Art Crafts Exhibition, and selected continuously thereafter. 1988: Designated as a holder of the Intangible Cultural Property of Yamaguchi Prefecture (Hagi-yaki). Director of the Japan Kogei Association, Secretary-General of the Yamaguchi Branch of the Japan Kogei Association. 1989: Received the Yamaguchi Prefecture Award for Arts and Culture. 1993: Works were collected by the British Museum. 2000: Works were collected by Ise Jingu Shrine. 2007: Awarded the Order of the Rising Sun, Silver Rays. 2012: Presented works to the Emperor. Currently: Holder of the Intangible Cultural Property of Yamaguchi Prefecture "Hagi-yaki," Advisor to the Yamaguchi Branch of the Japan Kogei Association, Honorary Professor of Yamaguchi Prefectural University. #Koraizaemon Saka #Kyusetsu Miwa #Kyowa Miwa #Shinbei Sakakura #Deka Sakata #Tohei Tawara #Yoshizo Hatano #Yasuo Yamato #Daibi Yoshiga #Masao Yoshiga #Hiroshi Okada #Shoen Yoshida #Tea Utensils #Hagi-yaki #Omotesenke #Urasenke #Tea Bowl