This tea bowl is used in the Japanese tea ceremony. A striking striped design This tea bowl features a deep wine red and yellow base color and a striking white stripe design. The white stripes, reminiscent of dripping glaze, create a painterly beauty. The stripes extend to the inside of the bowl, creating the impression of a blooming flower. The soft color naturally evokes Japanese aesthetics, particularly the concept of "wabi-sabi." The artist is Ryoichi Hashiba. Ryoichi Hashiba Born in Toki City, Gifu Prefecture, Japan in 1934, he studied under ceramic designer Sakuzo Hineno. After honing his skills in Tokoname and Kyoto, he opened the Higashihara Kiln in Dachi Town, Toki City in 1956. Using first-class ceramic techniques such as cinnabar, plum bark (kairagi), Kiseto, Oribe, Shino, and Kushime, he created a wide variety of exquisite pieces, from everyday items to large vases. He held numerous solo exhibitions and received numerous awards, but sadly closed his Higashihara Kiln in 2008 due to his advanced age. His works, each one individually handmade, are rare today. This design would complement both traditional Japanese spaces and European interiors. It's in excellent condition with no cracks and no breaks. Dimensions: Height: 8.5cm Width: 12.5cm Weight: 270g