Hakuyou Gama (White Cloud Kiln) - Mitsuo Murayama - Donabe (Earthenware Pot) * This is a kiln located in Ayabe City, Kyoto Prefecture. Size: Approximately 32cm in diameter x 17cm in height. According to Google AI: -------------------- Mitsuo Murayama is a ceramic artist of Hakuyou Gama, based in Ayabe City, Kyoto Prefecture. Main characteristics of Hakuyou Gama and Mitsuo Murayama: Style of pottery: He uses a wood-fired kiln he built himself and creates "vessels for daily life" that utilize the power of earth and fire. While facing nature and life, he produces works with a generous style through the work of "firing clay." Main works: In addition to everyday tableware (rice bowls, bowls, etc.), he also creates vessels for enjoying incense, such as incense burners and incense dishes, in collaboration with the long-established incense shop "Shoeido." Activity base: He has a kiln in Ayabe City, Kyoto Prefecture, and continues to create pottery with his wife (Ayako Murayama, also a ceramic artist). -------------------- This item was kept by a friend's father. I don't have the details because he has entered a facility. \* His memory is a little vague. It comes in a fine wooden box. \* Box size: 38 x 40 x 16cm There is writing on the back of the box. \* It says "50th Anniversary Commemorative Item," the company name, and the representative's name. (Hidden in the image for personal information) It has not been erased. Since I don't have the details, please consider only if you can judge from the photos. ⚠️ Please note ⚠️ * This is a personal item, so it is sold as-is. * We cannot accept complaints after purchase, so please be careful. ⭕️ There may be oversights, misunderstandings, or omissions, so if you have any concerns, please do not purchase it.