Title: Ohi Ware Master - Amber-Glazed Matcha Tea Bowl (Chawan) by Ohi Choami - Original Signed Wooden Box (Tomobako) A masterfully hand-formed Japanese matcha tea bowl (*Chawan*) crafted by Ohi Choami (大樋長阿弥), continuing the prestigious centuries-old lineage of Ohi ware in Kanazawa, Ishikawa Prefecture. Originating as a distinguished branch of the Raku ware tradition, Ohi ceramics are intimately tied to the refined tea ceremony culture (*Chanoyu*) of the Maeda clan. This bowl is celebrated for its signature amber glaze (*Ame-yu* / 飴釉): - A warm, rich, caramel-honey tone that flows dynamically across the hand-carved facets - Softly contoured lip designed for a comfortable, natural touch during tea appreciation - Distinctive low-fired earthenware body, hand-pinched and carved with a spatula (*herakezuri*) to retain heat while offering a gentle, lightweight feel in the hands - Accompanied by its original fitted paulownia wood storage box (*Tomobako*), with the lid inscribed in calligraphy: "大樋 茶碗" (*Ohi Chawan*) alongside the maker's signature and seal An exceptional piece for active tea ceremony use, Chanoyu practitioners, or collectors of classical Japanese tea wares. [Condition] Excellent condition. Free from cracks, chips, crazing damage, or repairs. Well-preserved with an authentic soft tactile patina. The wooden box is in sturdy condition with light signs of natural storage age. Please inspect all photographs for fine details. [Details] - Origin: Kanazawa, Ishikawa Prefecture, Japan (Ohi ware / Raku tradition) - Artist: Ohi Choami (大樋長阿弥) - Medium: Low-fired earthenware, traditional amber glaze (Ame-yu) - Accessories: Original signed paulownia wood box (Tomobako) with tie ribbon [Shipping method] The item will be carefully packed and shipped safely from Japan via EMS.