Description: This ceramic chawan by Norio Mizuno / 水野教雄 features a warm tan glaze with fine speckling and subtle horizontal wheel marks across the surface. The bowl has a calm, rounded form with a wide mouth and a light-colored unglazed foot. The most distinctive feature of this piece is the nerikomi design visible on both the exterior and interior. Rather than being painted on the surface, the motif is created through layered colored clay, a technique in which different clay bodies are combined to form patterns within the ceramic body itself. The dark and light clay pattern gives the bowl a quiet but distinctive visual character. The surface has a soft yellowish-brown tone, with natural variations in the glaze that create warmth and depth. An incised marking is visible near the foot on the base. The piece comes with its original inscribed tomobako wooden box and a yellow wrapping cloth. Dimensions: Diameter 12.1 cm Height 9.0 cm Weight: 330 g Condition: No notable scratches or stains. Artist Profile (English): Norio Mizuno / 水野教雄, born in 1950 in Seto City, Aichi Prefecture, is a Japanese ceramic artist known especially for his mastery of the nerikomi technique. Nerikomi involves layering and combining different colored clays to create patterns within the clay body itself, rather than applying decoration only to the surface. Additional Notes Please review all photos carefully as they are part of the item description. Shipping Information: All items are shipped from Japan via DHL or Japan Post, depending on the destination. Each piece is carefully packed using professional materials suitable for fine art shipping. A tracking number will be provided once the shipment has been dispatched. Shipping costs vary by item depending on the nature of the work, its size, and shipping requirements. For some pieces, shipping may be included as part of the overall service. Shipping conditions are clearly stated for each individual listing. We cannot under-declare item values or mark shipments as gifts. Import Duties & Taxes: Import duties, VAT, and any additional customs or processing fees are not included in the auction price. These charges are the responsibility of the buyer. Please check with your local customs office for details before bidding. Customs Communication: Customs or the shipping carrier may contact you for additional information (such as ID verification or payment of duties). Please respond promptly to avoid delays or returns. Thank you very much for your understanding and cooperation.