Shipping Method – The lot will be carefully packaged and sent by DHL or FedEx depending on the situation. It takes about 3 weeks to receive normally. Import duties, taxes, and charges are not included in the item price or shipping cost. These charges are the buyer's responsibility. Sometimes Customs or delivery company in your country contact you for Customs clearance via phone or email. Please make sure that you could answer the phone. If you don't, the parcel will return to me and it cost more double shipping fee for reshipping. I appreciate your cooperation. Item Description A stunning matcha tea bowl by Kutani Otake, exemplifying the refined aesthetics of Kutani ware. This hand-crafted vessel features the distinctive warm golden ground with rich brown decorative motifs that characterize Otake's distinctive palette and artistic vision. The elegant cylindrical form with a subtly curved profile is perfectly proportioned for tea ceremony use. The warm, earthy tones of the glaze transition from pale gold to deeper brown, creating a sophisticated interplay of color that enhances the tea ceremony experience. The interior glaze provides an ideal surface for whisking matcha, while the exterior decoration demonstrates the artist's mastery of Kutani's celebrated color techniques. With its original wooden box (with minor age-related wear), this piece represents authentic mid-to-late Showa period Kutani craftsmanship and is ideal for the serious tea enthusiast or discerning collector. Size Height: 8 cm Diameter: 12.5 cm Weight Total (with wooden box): 524 g Condition The piece is in excellent condition with no visible damage, chips, or cracks. The surface retains its original glaze and patina with no signs of repair or restoration. The interior is in pristine condition, suitable for active use in tea ceremony. The accompanying wooden box shows age-appropriate wear but remains structurally sound. Artist Profile Kutani Yugaku (九谷 雄岳 - Yugaku) was a potter active during the mid-to-late Showa period (1950s-1980s), working within the distinguished tradition of Kutani ware in Ishikawa Prefecture. The artist is known for sophisticated color palette work, particularly the distinctive warm golden grounds complemented by deep brown decorative elements that became a signature characteristic of his work. Yugaku's matcha bowls represent the continuation of Kutani's long tradition of creating tea ceremony ceramics while maintaining the vibrant color techniques that have defined Kutani ware since its revival in the early 19th century.