Hagi-yaki tea bowl made by Nobuo Tomehara, inscribed "Ki" (Tree). Comes with a matching box (yohosashi style) and a cloth. The potter's mark "Shinro" is present (image 18). 【Condition of the Item】 〈Tea Bowl〉 ・Slight tea stains. 〈Box〉 ・Age-related discoloration and stains. 【Size】 Diameter: 12.5cm Height: 9.6cm Weight: 450g Please allow for slight variations due to amateur measurements. 【Delivery Date and Time Not Specified】 Delivery date and time cannot be specified due to the specifications of Yu-Yu Mercari delivery. 【No Price Reduction】 The price of this item cannot be reduced. Please refrain from price negotiations. 【Nobuo Tomehara (1946-2012)】 Born in Kyoto in 1946. In 1967, he studied the basics of pottery under the guidance of the late Yoshimitsu Morino, a former director of the Nitten, and Yasumei Morino, a member of the Nitten. In 1973, he entered the studio of the late Daibi Yoshika, a director of the Nitten and a member of the Japan Art Academy, and studied Hagi-yaki pottery. In 1976, he built a kiln and named it Tsuchiwagama, a Hagi-yaki studio. In 1985, he received the Excellence Award at the Yamaguchi Prefectural Art Exhibition. In the same year, he received the City Council Chairman's Award at the Hagi City Art Exhibition. In 1986, he received the Special Selection Award at the Flower Vessels Exhibition. In the same year, he received the Encouragement Award at the Yamaguchi Prefectural Art Exhibition. In the same year, he received the Excellence Award (Minister of Education Award) at the West Japan Ceramic Art Exhibition. In 1987, he received the Special Selection Award at the Flower Vessels Exhibition for the second consecutive year. In 1988, he received the TV Yamaguchi Award in both the first and second sections of the Kyushu-Yamaguchi Ceramic Art Exhibition. In the same year, he received the Encouragement Award (Governor of Oita Prefecture Award) at the West Japan Ceramic Art Exhibition. In the same year, he received the Branch Chairman's Encouragement Award at the Japan Kogei Association Yamaguchi Branch New Works Exhibition. In the same year, he received the Nagasan Award at the Nagasan Ceramic Art Exhibition. Purchased by the Tokoname City Hall. In the same year, he received the Encouragement Award at the Hagi City Art Exhibition. In 1989, he studied art theory under the potter Ryusaku Miwa (12th generation Kyusetsu). In the same year, he received the Chairman's Award at the Hagi City Art Association Exhibition. In the same year, he was selected for the Yamaguchi Prefectural Art Exhibition [10 Years After Reorganization] Exhibition. In the same year, he received the Hagi City Board of Education Chairman's Award at the Hagi City Art Exhibition. In 1990, he received the Asahi Culture Center Award at the Western Craft Exhibition. In 1992, he received the Mayor's Award at the Hagi City Art Exhibition. In 1999, he received the Hagi City Education and Culture Encouragement Award. In 2002, he received the Asahi Shimbun Encouragement Award at the Japan Kogei Association Yamaguchi Branch New Works Exhibition. In 2008, he was certified as a regular member of the Japan Kogei Association. In 2009, he received the Sogo Hiroshima Store Award at the Japan Kogei Association Yamaguchi Branch New Works Exhibition. In 2012, he passed away. #tea_bowl #MATCHA #Hagi_ware #HagiYaki #Hagi_pottery Ceramics Pottery Marked Deceased Artist Pine Tree Painting HAGIYAKI Good Luck Handmade