Country...Japan Type...Tea Ceremony Utensils Popular Words...Raku Chawan (Raku tea bowl) This is a work by the fifth-generation Miura Chikusen, a prestigious family known for porcelain such as sometsuke (blue and white) and iroe (overglaze enamel). The waterfowl design is humorous and unusual. Both the original box and the main box are in very good condition. Comes with the original box, beautiful condition. Fifth Generation Chikusen (1934 (Showa 9) August 31st [1] - May 2021 (Reiwa 3)) *Current generation The eldest son of the fourth generation. Childhood name "Toru". Graduated from Doshisha University's Faculty of Letters in 1957 (Showa 32). He majored in Japanese cultural history and aesthetics/art history. After training under his father, he took the name in 1972 (Showa 47). He is also one of the leading experts in the historical research of Kyo-yaki (Kyoto-style ceramics). *I would like to sell the tea ceremony utensils of my grandmother, who passed away in 2009, as there are many. Please understand that they will be sent as is, without washing, due to long-term storage by an amateur. Items with scratches are priced lower. Please purchase only if you understand that these are used items, have been inspected by an amateur, and have been stored at home for a long time. Please refrain from purchasing if you are sensitive to such things. *I will be listing items gradually, starting with smaller ones, but please feel free to ask if you are looking for something specific. I will prioritize the order of listing based on inquiries. I also have items such as gongs, ryurei (tea ceremony furniture), and display shelves. *I am doing this in my spare time from work, so I will not respond to price negotiation requests. I have had trouble with price negotiations in the past, so I may block those who negotiate prices. I will periodically lower the prices of unsold items, so please follow me and check regularly. *Please refrain from reselling without inventory. I will report any unauthorized reproduction. *The colors in the photos may not perfectly represent the actual items. Please understand that the colors may appear different depending on your monitor. *You can purchase without commenting. I will prioritize purchases even if there are comments. Please feel free to ask any questions about the details of the items.