The shape is a ring flower with upturned edges, and the nanten (sacred bamboo) design is vividly painted with colored enamel and gold. There is a hexagonal kiln mark inside the foot. The accompanying box is a top-quality paulownia box, with the inscription "Nanten no E Kashi-bachi, 8th Jikkyu Jussoken" stamped on the side. This is a masterpiece with excellent firing. There are no scratches or repairs. With original box. Diameter: 20.3 cm, Height: 11 cm ▢ 8th Jikkyu Jussoken Born in 1948 Jikkyo-yaki. Jussoken kiln. Jikkyo-yaki split into two families during the time of the 5th Jihe Jikkyo, and the kiln fire is protected in each. The 8th Jikkyu Jussoken was born as the fourth son of the 7th Jussoken. He studied under his father and succeeded as the 8th Jikkyu Jussoken in 1971. He continues his pottery activities, specializing in tea ceramics. He is a member of the Urasenke school. Since 1982, he has held solo exhibitions annually at department stores throughout the country. To commemorate the 200th anniversary of the kiln's founding, he built a climbing kiln in Iga Maruhashi, Mie Prefecture in 2005, further expanding the scope of his creations. [References] Pottery: 8th Jikkyu Jussoken Tea Ceremony Exhibition Catalog Master Craftsmen and Artists of Tea Utensils, Tankosha #Why not have your own tea utensils? #TeaUtensils #Kashi-bachi (Confectionery Bowl) #Jikkyo-yaki #Jikkyo Jussoken #TeaCeremony #Nanten (Sacred Bamboo) #Usucha (Thin Tea) #TeaCeremony #Omotesenke #Urasenke #Mushakoji Senke #Osaka #Chanoyu (Tea Ceremony) #TeaParty #TeaCeremony #TeaRoom