Japanese Chawan - Sesshu Ware (雪舟焼) with Copper Red Glaze (辰砂) Crafted by Fukugo Ryusen I (初代 福郷柳仙) Includes Original Signed Wooden Box (Tomobako) and Yellow Cloth (Ukon-nuno) This is a Japanese matcha tea bowl crafted in Sesshu Ware (雪舟焼) by the kiln's founder, Fukugo Ryusen I (初代 福郷柳仙). Sesshu Ware was established in 1945 in Shimane Prefecture. The founder, Fukugo Ryusen, was deeply influenced by the legendary Zen monk and ink painter Sesshu (雪舟), seeking to express the spiritual depth and brushwork of Zen ink landscape paintings through ceramic art. This piece features a striking and dramatic Shinsha (辰砂 - Copper Red) glaze. Achieving such a deep, rich crimson hue requires extraordinary skill in reduction firing. The surface displays a complex interplay of deep red, purplish tones, and subtle greenish specks caused by kiln transformation (Yohen), evoking a dramatic natural landscape. The bowl possesses a sturdy, grounded form with a beautifully tactile rim and a well-carved raw clay foot (Kohodai) that reveals the natural, earthy texture of Shimane's ceramic clay. The bowl comes with its original signed and sealed wooden box (Tomobako), inscribed "Sesshu-yaki Matcha-wan, Ryusen-zo" (雪舟焼 抹茶碗 柳仙造), along with its traditional yellow cloth (Ukon-nuno) stamped with the artist's mark. [Condition] No cracks, chips, or repairs. Please examine the photos for detailed aesthetic condition. [Dimensions] - Diameter: 12.5 cm - Height: 7.8 cm - Foot Diameter (Kohodai): 6.0 cm - Weight: 412 g [Shipping & Environment] Eco-Friendly Packaging: In our commitment to environmental sustainability, we use recycled and repurposed packaging materials (such as boxes and cushioning) whenever possible. Rest assured, your item will be packed with the utmost care to ensure its safe arrival while minimizing our ecological footprint. Courier: The item will be shipped securely via DHL, FedEx, or Japan Post with a tracking number, depending on the destination and efficiency. Note: Import duties, taxes, and charges are not included in the item price or shipping cost. These charges are the buyer's responsibility. Please ensure you are available to receive the delivery, as a re-delivery fee will be charged if the package is returned due to your absence or other reasons. For all international shipments, applicable customs fees, duties, taxes, and required charges will apply to your order. These fees, import duties (if applicable), and local taxes are assessed when the package arrives in your country. These additional charges are the responsibility of the recipient. If applicable, it is the customer's responsibility to pay any import duties and taxes imposed by the government of the receiving country. These fees will be collected by the carrier at the time of delivery. Please check with your country's customs office to determine what these additional costs will be prior to bidding. By bidding on this lot, you acknowledge and agree to these terms. Thank you so much for your patience and understanding.