Rokubei Shimizu Koki-sai Autumn Moon Tea Bowl Matcha Bowl Tea Ceremony Utensils With Box Width: Approximately 12.6 cm Height: Approximately 8.4 cm Sixth Generation Rokubei Shimizu Born in Higashiyama, Kyoto in 1901 (eldest son of the Fifth Generation Rokubei Shimizu) Graduated from the Painting Department of Kyoto Municipal School of Arts and Crafts in 1920 Began pottery as an assistant to his father, Rokubei, in 1925 Inherited the family estate and succeeded as the Sixth Generation Rokubei Shimizu in 1945 Became a member of the Japan Art Academy in 1962 Kyoto Cultural Merit Award in 1970 Cultural Merit Award in 1976 Died in 1980 (age 79) Koki-sai is a new painting technique that Rokubei announced when he reached the age of 70. It features a thick, foamy, glassy glaze, and is decorated with gold and silver, purple, red, and other colors, with beautiful colors and designs such as Rimpa-style autumn grasses. This is a rare item. There may be minor scratches due to long-term storage. There may also be other unnoticed stains or minor scratches. We ask for your bid if you understand antiques. Thank you for viewing.