Black Glazed Tea Bowl (Chawan) "Midori" by Sugiura Buntai (Uzukigama) - 1984 Imperial Poetry Theme - With Original Signed Box Description: This is a sophisticated Japanese tea bowl (chawan) crafted by the esteemed Seto artist Sugiura Buntai (杉浦文泰) of the Uzukigama kiln (兎月窯). This specific piece was created for the 1984 (Showa 59) Imperial New Year's Poetry Reading (Utakai Hajime), themed "Midori" (Green/Verdure). The bowl features a deep, lustrous black glaze contrasted by a vibrant, undulating green wave that perfectly captures the year's poetic theme. Artist Profile: Sugiura Buntai (杉浦文泰) Origin: Born in Seto, a historic center for Japanese ceramics. Lineage: Inherited the leadership of Uzukigama in 1982 following the passing of his father. Training: Studied under prestigious masters in Kyoto and Seto, and has been featured in numerous solo and group exhibitions in Tokyo (Ginza) and Nagoya. Features: Glaze: A rich, textured black glaze with a striking green accent. Accessories: Includes the original paulownia wood storage box (tomobako), signed and sealed by the artist. Also includes the artist's printed biography (toureki) and the theme slip. Condition: Excellent condition, suitable for both use in tea ceremonies (chanoyu) and for display. Size Diameter: 11 cm Height: 7 cm Shipping Information The item will be carefully packaged and shipped with tracking. Customs duties and other fees are the responsibility of the customer.