A vessel of quiet simplicity where soft white surfaces and gentle contours create a calm, tactile presence. Description: The bowl exhibits a hand-formed character with softly irregular walls that rise from a stable foot ring to a slightly undulating rim. The exterior is covered in a white glaze that appears milky and opaque, pooling subtly in recessed areas and thinning along raised contours. The surface has a matte, powder-like quality characteristic of kohiki ware. Visible throwing marks and subtle asymmetries reveal the hand-building process, giving the vessel an organic, unforced quality. The form follows a classic tea bowl silhouette with gently curved walls and a modest foot. The rim shows slight variations in height and contour, reflecting the spontaneity of handwork. The interior is glazed in a smooth, pale tone that deepens slightly toward the center. The foot ring is covered in white glaze that extends partially onto the base, revealing the darker clay body beneath in unglazed areas. A concentric spiral pattern appears impressed on the base, likely from the throwing process. The exposed foot shows reddish-brown clay. Cultural & Art Context: Kohiki ceramics, distinguished by their white slip application over darker clay, have been valued in Japanese tea culture for their quiet warmth and tactile appeal. Hand-formed tea bowls in the kohiki tradition emphasize the potter's direct engagement with clay, valuing irregularity and spontaneity over mechanical precision. Contemporary Japanese ceramic artists continue to explore these traditional techniques while developing personal approaches to form and surface. Collector Appeal: Hand-formed kohiki tea bowls offer collectors an entry point into the aesthetic values central to Japanese tea culture, where subtle imperfections and natural variation are appreciated as expressions of authenticity. Works by established studio potters working within recognized ceramic traditions provide accessible examples of contemporary Japanese craft practice. Dimensions: Diameter: 14 cm Height: 5 cm Weight: 290 g Condition: No chips, cracks or restorations. Artist Profile: Hiromi Okumura (born 1951) is a Japanese ceramic artist known for work in traditional tea ware forms. Okumura studied pottery techniques and has maintained a studio practice focused on chawan and related vessels for tea ceremony use. The artist works within established ceramic traditions, particularly kohiki and other slip-decorated techniques, while developing a personal approach to hand-forming and surface treatment. Documentation from the artist's practice shows activity through the 2000s. Okumura's work has been exhibited in regional ceramic exhibitions and is held in private collections in Japan. Additional Notes Please review all photos carefully as they are part of the item description. Shipping Information All items are shipped from Japan via DHL or Japan Post, depending on the destination. Each piece is packed with great care using professional materials suitable for fine art shipping. A tracking number will be provided once the shipment has been dispatched. We cannot under-declare item values or mark shipments as gifts. Import Duties & Taxes Import duties, VAT, and any additional customs or processing fees are not included in the auction price. These charges are the responsibility of the buyer. Please check with your local customs office for details before bidding. Customs Communication Customs or the shipping carrier may contact you for additional information (such as ID verification or payment of duties). Please respond promptly to avoid delays or returns. Thank you very much for your understanding and cooperation.