Yoshizo Hatano Tea utensils Hagi ware Tea ceremony道具 Shigetsu Kiln I personally believe it is a beautiful item, but please make your judgment based on the images. Stored item Collection item Yoshizo Hatano Born in 1942 1972: Governor's Award, Yamaguchi Prefectural Art Exhibition 1973: Selected for the Nitten (Japan Fine Arts Exhibition) (three times) 1974: First prize at the Kyushu/Yamaguchi Ceramic Art Exhibition (twice) Encouragement Award from the Minister of Education, Yamaguchi Prefectural Art Exhibition 1977: First selection for the 24th Japan Traditional Crafts Exhibition 1981: Received the "Japan Kogei Association Encouragement Award" at the 28th Japan Traditional Crafts Exhibition 1987: Received the Yamaguchi Prefecture Arts and Culture Promotion Encouragement Award 1992: Exhibited in the "100 Selections of Contemporary Japanese Ceramics" exhibition. 2002: Designated as a Holder of Intangible Cultural Property by Yamaguchi Prefecture 2011: Received the China Culture Award 2013: Awarded the Order of the Rising Sun, Gold and Silver Rays in the autumn honors 2021: Selected for the Japan Traditional Crafts Exhibition 42 times Held solo exhibitions at department stores nationwide If there's anything you'd like to know, I will take a photo. Please refrain from purchasing if you have any concerns.