An Elegant Satsuma Tea Bowl by Azemoto Kishū – A Colorful Garden of Flowers This beautifully decorated Japanese matcha tea bowl (chawan) was created by Azemoto Kishū (畦元紀秀) of Kishū Kiln (紀秀窯), a ceramic artist associated with the traditional craftsmanship of Satsuma ware. The bowl features a warm ivory-colored glaze with delicate crackle patterns, characteristic of the refined Shiro-Satsuma (White Satsuma) tradition. Its exterior is adorned with a vibrant arrangement of seasonal flowers and foliage, meticulously painted in purple, red, yellow, green and blue, with elegant gold accents. The richly decorated front contrasts beautifully with the undecorated reverse, where the fine crackle glaze can be fully appreciated. The interior is finished in a soft golden-beige glaze, complementing the colorful exterior. About the Artist and Satsuma Ware Azemoto Kishū is associated with Kishū Kiln, producing ceramics in the decorative tradition of Satsuma ware. Originating in Kagoshima, southern Japan, Satsuma pottery is celebrated for its delicate ivory glazes, intricate painted decoration and refined use of gold. The floral composition of this tea bowl reflects the Japanese appreciation of seasonal beauty, making it particularly suitable for tea gatherings and ceramic collections. The bowl is accompanied by its original signed wooden box (tomobako), bearing handwritten inscriptions and the artist's seal. Dimensions Diameter: approximately 12 cm Height: approximately 7 cm Condition Please examine all photographs carefully for details of the glaze, decoration, foot and wooden box. Shipping Carefully packed with protective materials and shipped from Japan with tracking.