This teapot lid holder, made by renowned Japanese Hagi ware master Mizutsu Otohiko, is designed to hold the teapot lid. The cylindrical shape features a concentric ring pattern on the indented rim, facilitating lid placement and preventing slippage. The upper half of the vessel is glazed in the characteristic greyish-white glaze of Hagi ware, with a warm, lustrous finish. The lower half is unglazed red clay, exhibiting the distinctive coarse, granular texture of Hagi ware. The contrast between the glaze and the clay body creates a striking wabi-sabi aesthetic. The base is inscribed with the artist's mark. It comes with the original paulownia wood box and instruction manual, and is in excellent condition. Mizutsu Otohiko is a representative ceramic artist of Hagi ware, renowned for his simple and natural style, which is highly sought after by tea enthusiasts and collectors.