This is a Nanban-yōhen matcha bowl fired in a wood-fired kiln by Shigeyoshi Morioka, known for the appealing texture of his clay. Approximate size: Height: about 6 cm, Diameter: about 14-14.5 cm. 【MORIOKA SHIGEYOSHI PROFILE】 1948: Born in Gojo City, Nara Prefecture 1974: Built a kiln in Amano, Katsuragi Town, Wakayama Prefecture 1974: Visited Tanegashima and encountered Nanban Yakishime pottery ★ In '71, he visited Tanegashima, where Takashi Nakazato, who had moved from Karatsu, lived, and was fortunate enough to have the opportunity to help with his work. 1974: Visited kilns in Okinawa 1975: Studied earthenware in North and Central America 1976: Visited kilns in Korea. Visited Korea more than ten times thereafter 1977: Visited kilns in Southeast Asia. Visited more than ten times thereafter 1978: Visited kilns in Taiwan and Okinawa 1981: Solo exhibition (Tokyo, Minami-Aoyama Green Gallery - '97) 1981: Solo exhibition (New York, Aaron Faber Gallery) 1981: Permanent collection of the Museum of Modern Art, New York (Large Jar) 1982: Studied earthenware in Indonesia 1982 & 83: Visited kilns in India and Sri Lanka 2001: Solo exhibition (New York, Connecticut) 2010: Built a workshop and a teppo kiln on Ishigaki Island 2012: First firing on Ishigaki Island Notes: This is for the artwork only. There is no signature, but it is authentic, purchased from a gallery.