(Size) Maximum body diameter of teabowl: approx. 14.5cm x height: approx. 8.5cm Original box width: approx. 16.7cm x depth: approx. 16.7cm x height: approx. 12.2cm (Description) A "Hagi teabowl" by Yoshizo Hatano, a ceramic artist from Hagi, Yamaguchi Prefecture, originally from Karatsu, Saga Prefecture. Self-made, undamaged, with original box and cloth. The condition is good, and it can be enjoyed as is. There is a stamp on the side of the foot. The white glaze applied to the characteristic persimmon color of Hagi ware gives a soft impression, resulting in an elegant work. It can be enjoyed in the tea ceremony regardless of the season, please check the images. This is an item released by a collector, please check the images. ★This item was purchased in the Kyushu region. It is being sold as is, thank you for your understanding. (Brief History) Yoshizo Hatano: 1942 Born in Karatsu Studied under Daibi Yoshiga 1972 Governor's Award at the Yamaguchi Prefectural Art Exhibition 1977 Selected for the Japan Traditional Art Crafts Exhibition (25 times thereafter) 1981 Japan Kogei Association Award at the Japan Traditional Art Crafts Exhibition 1986 Excellence Award at the Tabe Museum Tea Ceremony Sculpture Exhibition 2002 Designated as a Holder of Intangible Cultural Property by Yamaguchi Prefecture #Koraizaemon Saka #Kyusetsu Miwa #Kyowa Miwa #Shinbei Sakakura #Deika Sakata #Tohei Tahara #Yoshizo Hatano #Yasuo Yamato #Daibi Yoshiga #Masao Yoshiga #Hiroshi Okada #Gien Yoshida #TeaUtensils #HagiWare #Omotesenke #Urasenke #Teabowl