Hai Shino Chawan 灰志野茶碗（はいしのちゃわん）｜Aoki Kunihiro 青木九仁博（あおきくにひろ） This Hai Shino tea bowl presents a highly individual expression that differs from traditional Shino ware designs. It features a reddish-toned glaze overlaid with a milky white glaze, with cherry blossom petals carved into the surface. This combination makes the bowl particularly suited for use at spring tea gatherings. --- Artist Profile Aoki Kunihiro was born in 1949 in Gifu Prefecture. He is a ceramic artist based in Seto City, Aichi Prefecture, where he operates the Kankiten Kiln. His work includes tea bowls made using traditional local techniques such as Seto ware, Ki-Seto, and Hakeme, as well as Shino ware and Oribe ware. --- Accessories Wooden storage box (Tomobako). --- Dimensions & Weight Height: 7.5 cm Diameter: 13 cm Weight: 212 g Box size: 12 × 15.5 × 15.5 cm Total weight before packing: 526 g --- Technique & Condition Ceramic. The tea bowl is in excellent condition. It bears an incised signature “Kunihiro” beside the foot. --- Shipping Shipping via Japan Post EMS from Japan. Items are shipped only to countries where EMS delivery from Japan is available. Items are securely packed to ensure safe international delivery. Import duties, VAT, and customs handling fees are the sole responsibility of the buyer. For bidders in the United States: Please note that Japan Post is currently not accepting EMS shipments of commercial goods to the United States. If the winning bidder’s shipping address is in the United States, the item will be shipped via DHL Express instead. Please be aware that shipping costs via DHL are significantly higher than EMS rates. For bidders in Italy: When shipping via EMS, a codice fiscale is required. Please inform us of your codice fiscale after winning the auction.