This is a yellow-glazed (黄釉) tea bowl made by Ryozo Taniguchi, a member of the Nitten (Japan Fine Arts Exhibition) council. Comes with a wooden box (yohosashi), cloth, and a ceramic history document. The artist's mark "良" is present (image 17). 【Size】 Diameter: 12.1cm Height: 7.6cm Weight: 346g Please forgive any slight discrepancies due to amateur measurements. 【Delivery Date and Time Not Specified】 Due to the specifications of Yu-Yu Mercari delivery, delivery dates and times cannot be specified. 【No Price Reduction】 The price of this item cannot be reduced. Please refrain from price negotiations. 【Ryozo Taniguchi (1926-1996)】 Born in Kyoto in 1926. Graduated from the Ceramics Department of Kyoto Municipal Second Technical High School in 1942. Worked at Nippon Steel in 1945. Formed the Shikokai in 1947. Joined the Kyoto Ceramic Artists Club in 1948 and studied under Rokubei Shimizu VI. In 1956, he exhibited "White Glaze Line Vase" at the 5th Contemporary Japanese Ceramic Art Exhibition and won first prize. In 1961, he exhibited "Line Vase" at the 4th Nitten and received the Hokuto Prize. In the same year, he received the Japan Ceramic Society Award. In 1964, he was invited to exhibit "Red Glaze Square Jar" at the International Ceramic Exhibition. In 1965, he exhibited "Hekizo" at the 9th Nitten and received the Kikuka Prize. In the same year, he received the Contemporary Craft Award. In 1971, he became a judge for Nitten. In 1972, he traveled to Europe and the Middle East for training, and in 1974, he went to France, Italy, and Spain. In 1976, he received the Tsuji Naga Memorial Award at the 62nd Kofu-kai Exhibition. In the same year, he held his first solo exhibition at the Mitsukoshi Main Store in Nihonbashi, Tokyo. In 1981, he exhibited "Juso" at the Kyoto Exhibition and received the Suda Award. In 1989, he received the Kyoto Prefecture Cultural Merit Award. In 1990, he became a Nitten council member, and in 1995, he exhibited "Yusho" at the 27th Nitten and received the Prime Minister's Award. In the same year, he held a solo exhibition at the Takasago Cultural Center. He created ceramics with a unique color called Heisai, and brought a new style to Kyo-yaki. From 1975 to 1985, he was a part-time lecturer at Niigata University, and from 1976 to 1994, he was a part-time lecturer at Kinran Junior College, guiding the next generation. Died in 1996. Age 70. #tea_bowl #MATCHA #Kyo_ware #KyoYaki #Kyo_pottery #Kiyomizu_ware #KiyomizuYaki #Kiyomizu_pottery Tea ceremony utensils Tea ceremony Tableware Pottery Collection Marked Artist's work Deceased artist Famous artist Prominent artist Deceased person Dead stock Type...Pottery Type...Tea bowl Type...Matcha bowl Pottery...Kyo-yaki/Kiyomizu-yaki