Size Gold D15.7*H7.8cm Silver D18.5*7.8cm *嶋台茶碗"Shimadai" refers to a red Raku tea bowl made of overlapping gold and silver. The two-tiered gold and silver design represents the shape of a sake cup and Mount Horai. The gold bowl has a pentagonal base representing a crane, while the silver bowl has a hexagonal base representing a turtle. As it is an auspicious tea bowl, it is used for thick tea during the first tea ceremony of the New Year. *蓬莱茶碗Horai tea bowls are said the both are related to the legendary Chinese mountain Mount Horai. The gold bowl has a pentagonal base representing a crane, while the silver bowl has a hexagonal base representing a turtle. *井上春峰 1950: Born as the eldest son of Shunho II. 1977: Worked in the Ceramics Division of the Kyoto Municipal Industrial Testing Institute, researching ceramic glazes, while also working to hone his ceramic techniques under the guidance of Shunho II. 1985: Appointed as a director with the launch of the Japan Sencha Crafts Association. 1988: Received the lay title "Zaishin" from His Holiness Okuda Yukio, the 52nd head of the Obaku sect. 1997: Succeeded to the name Shunho III. Received the certificate of Obaku Pottery from Obakusan Manpukuji Temple. 2015: Appointed as chairman of the Japan Sencha Crafts Association. *Raku ware was started by Chojiro, the first generation member of the Raku family, during the Momoyama period (16th century). The roots of the Raku ware technique are the three-colored ceramics of the Ming Dynasty in China. During the Momoyama period, pottery using brightly colored three-color glazes began to be fired, mainly in Kyoto, and Chojiro is thought to have been one of the pottery masters who possessed this technique. The ancient documents mention Chojiro's father, Ameya, a Chinese man, and although no works remain, it can be said that this person was the one who brought the Sansai pottery technique from China. The oldest work left behind by Chojiro is a two-colored lion statue, created in the spring of 1574. It is thought that Raku tea bowls were probably made several years later, around 1579. Customers Information 1.Shipping Notification and Tracking The shipment will be sent via Japan Post with fast delivery and a tracking number. Please note that the item will be securely packed, meaning the package may be larger and heavier than the product itself. We will also notify you via email with logistics updates. However, please understand that Japan Post cannot control the courier companies overseas. Kindly check your email for tracking updates and use the provided tracking number to track your shipment. We recommend tracking the package yourself using the provided logistics information. 2.Condition of Antique Items As this is an antique item, it may have original creases, stains, damages, and other signs of age. Please refer to the listing photos for an overview of the condition, but please keep in mind that it's difficult to capture all details through photos. 3.Additional Costs, Charges, and Declaration Additional costs such as customs duties, import taxes, customs clearance, and handling fees may apply during shipment. We will declare the product price (final auction bid amount) accurately for customs purposes. If you have any specific requests or concerns, please contact us in advance. These charges will be billed to you by the relevant parties at a later stage, if applicable. 4.Important Information for Italian Customers Based on recent information from Japan Post, there have been some logistical issues with shipments to Italy, such as higher chances of customs duties, and delays or inaccuracies in tracking updates. We kindly ask Italian customers to understand these potential issues when placing a bid. Thank you for your understanding and support.