Taisuke Ikeda Honma Ware Black Raku Tea Bowl Size: Approximately 12.0 cm diameter x 8.5 cm height With original box, no other accessories ・This is a black Raku tea bowl with a calm texture from Honma Ware of Yamagata. 　As there is no potter's mark, it is a relatively early work, but 　the soft and smooth unique texture has been consistent throughout the years. 　(The potter's mark seems to have been stamped from the 70s onwards) Taisuke Ikeda (1923-2008) studied under Jihei Murase and Fujio Koyama, built a kiln on the grounds of the Honma Museum of Art, and began making Honma Ware, producing Raku ware works. He spread the name of Honma Ware and worked to create and popularize Raku tea bowls. His Raku tea bowls, dedicated solely to tea bowls, are highly regarded. Due to the nature of pottery, cracks may appear. ◎Please purchase the item after agreeing with the photos and description. ◎Items are sold on a first-come, first-served basis. ◎Price negotiations, holds, and exclusive offers are not accepted. ◎Recycled materials will be used for packaging. ◎We accept bulk purchases, but discounts of more than 10% are not accepted. Please see the profile for details. ◎Please refrain from using the photos without permission.