Important – Please Read Before Bidding For a smooth and secure transaction, please carefully review the following information before placing a bid. ⸻ ● Import Taxes & Customs Duties All customs duties, import taxes, and customs clearance fees are the responsibility of the buyer. VAT paid on Catawiki is separate from local customs duties and import taxes. Please check with your local customs office in advance. ⸻ ■ Shipping & Packaging All items are shipped from Japan via Japan Post EMS (insured). If EMS is not available for your country, a private international courier will be used instead. Items are carefully packed to withstand long-distance international shipping. ⸻ □ Tax Code Requirement (EU and certain regions) After purchase, buyers may be required to provide a tax code (such as VAT number, fiscal code, etc.). Failure to provide the required tax code may result in customs delays or return of the parcel. ⸻ ◆ Damage & Shipping Issues If the item arrives damaged, please contact your local post office and Catawiki Support within 3 days of delivery. Before leaving feedback, please contact us first so we can assist you appropriately. ⸻ (Shipping to the United States) Currently, EMS shipping to the United States is suspended. A private international courier will be used instead. Please note that items containing batteries or bladed tools may not be eligible for shipment. ⸻ All items are shipped from Japan. Tokoname Ware Nerikomi Matcha Bowl by Nakayasu with Original Wooden Box Description This nerikomi matcha bowl was created by Nakayasu, a ceramic artist working in the Tokoname ware tradition. It was made using the nerikomi technique, in which differently colored clays are layered and shaped together. Rich tones of reddish brown, yellow, green, and black flow naturally across the surface, creating a bold and dynamic pattern. The exterior features dramatic swirling designs, while the interior reveals delicate flowing lines. The unique marbled appearance evokes geological strata or the cross-section of natural stone, making each viewing angle different and distinctive. The warm red clay characteristic of Tokoname ware blends beautifully with the contemporary aesthetic of the nerikomi technique. It is suitable both as a tea ceremony utensil and as a fine example of Japanese contemporary ceramic art. The bowl comes with its original signed wooden box (tomobako). A cloth drawstring pouch is also included, although it is believed to have been added by a previous owner at a later date. Its presence suggests that the bowl was carefully treasured and preserved over the years. ⸻ Dimensions * Diameter: approx. 13 cm * Height: approx. 7 cm Please allow for slight measurement variations. ⸻ Condition * Overall in very good condition. * No chips, cracks, or repairs were found. * Linear marks can be seen near the rim; however, the surface is completely smooth and does not catch a fingernail. These are believed to have occurred during the manufacturing or firing process rather than from damage. * Minor glaze irregularities and small pinholes are original characteristics resulting from the firing process. * The wooden box shows light wear and minor stains consistent with age. * The cloth drawstring pouch is believed to have been added at a later date. ⸻ Highlights * Tokoname ware by Nakayasu * Unique nerikomi layered-clay patterns * Includes the original signed wooden box (tomobako) * Includes a later-added cloth drawstring pouch * Warm natural red clay tones characteristic of Tokoname ware * Dynamic flowing patterns inside and out * Ideal for tea ceremony use or a Japanese contemporary ceramics collection