As it was favored by the 15th Urasenke Grand Master, Hounsai, it can be used with confidence even in formal tea ceremonies. There are no scratches. The box front reads "Chinkin style, standing crane kama-oki (water pot stand)", and the box side (kyobako - original box) is stamped with "Kamashi (potter) Seiemon." Diameter 4.4cm, Height 4.7cm, Base diameter 4.4cm With original box. With original cloth. [References] Meisters and Artists of Tea Utensils, Tankosha Senke Jisshoku: A Small Universe of Handcraft, Sekai Bunka Publishing ▢ 15th Seiemon Onishi (1924-2002) The 15th Seiemon Onishi (1924-2002) Senke Jisshoku "Kamashi (potter)". Jyoshin. The second son of the 14th Jyuchu. After graduating from Kyushu University, he studied at the Kyoto Art School. He succeeded the 15th Seiemon Onishi in 1960. He made a mashi (tea kettle) based on the design of Kaii Higashiyama. First generation: Jyorin (Jinbei) Died in 1796, age 74 Second generation: Jyosei (Gorozaemon) Died in 1682, age 89 Third generation: Jyogen (Jinbei) Died in 1684, age 55 Fourth generation: Jyoton (Seiemon) Died in 1700, age 56 Fifth generation: Jonyu (Shinbei) Died in 1721, age 70 Sixth generation: Jyogen (Seiemon) Died in 1762, age 74 Seventh generation: Jyogen (Seiemon) Died in 1783, age 64 Eighth generation: Jyohon (Seiemon) Died in 1785, age 39 Ninth generation: Jyogen (Sahei, Ryosetsu) Died in 1811, age 63 10th generation: Jyosetsu (Sanemon, Seiemon) Died in 1852, age 76 11th generation: Jyoju (Sanemon, Seiemon) Died in 1875, age 68 12th generation: Jyoten (Sanemon) Died in 1869, age 29 13th generation: Jyochou (Seiemon) Died in 1943, age 78 14th generation: Jyuchu (Seiemon) Died in 1960, age 73 15th generation: Seiemon Jyoshin