Hagi chawan 萩茶碗（はぎちゃわん）｜Yamato Yasuo 大和保男（やまとやすお） This Hagi ware tea bowl is characterized by its unadorned and plain construction, with no painted decoration or surface ornamentation. Hagi ware is known as a ceramic tradition that allows little margin for concealment, requiring a high level of technical skill in its creation. This tea bowl is made with a dynamic and vigorous form while making full use of the traditional clay texture characteristic of Hagi ware. --- Artist Profile Yamato Yasuo is a renowned Hagi ware ceramic artist who has been designated as a Holder of Yamaguchi Prefecture Intangible Cultural Property for Hagi ware. While inheriting traditional techniques, he has also developed an original method known as “Enpaku,” contributing to the exploration of new possibilities within Hagi ware. --- Accessories A tomobako wooden storage box is included. The display stand shown in the photographs is for photography purposes only and is not included. --- Dimensions & Weight Height: 8.5 cm Diameter: 15.5 cm Weight: 375 g --- Technique & Condition Technique: Pottery. Material: Clay. The tea bowl is in excellent condition. It is signed beside the foot. --- Shipping Shipping via Japan Post EMS from Japan. Items are shipped only to countries where EMS delivery from Japan is available. Items are securely packed to ensure safe international delivery. Import duties, VAT, and customs handling fees are the sole responsibility of the buyer. For bidders in the United States: Please note that Japan Post is currently not accepting EMS shipments of commercial goods to the United States. If the winning bidder’s shipping address is in the United States, the item will be shipped via DHL Express instead. Please be aware that shipping costs via DHL are significantly higher than EMS rates. For bidders in Italy: When shipping via EMS, a codice fiscale is required. Please inform us of your codice fiscale after winning the auction.