【Important notes】 ・International Buyers: Import duties, taxes, and charges are not included in the item price or shipping charges. These charges are the buyer’s responsibility. ・Please check with your country’s customs office to determine what these additional costs will be prior to bidding/buying. These duties are paid to your country's customs office and not to us. Prompt payment of these fees is necessary to ensure delivery of your item. 【Product details】 This set of five exquisite chawan tea bowls from the Showa era (1926-1989) beautifully captures a blend of traditional styles. Each bowl is carefully crafted by renowned artisans and housed in its original wooden box, showcasing Japanese craftsmanship at its finest. The first tea bowl, by Aobuchi, is a Korean chawan, which embodies the style favored in Japanese tea ceremonies since the mid-16th century. These utilitarian Korean bowls were embraced by Japanese tea masters and reimagined as tea utensils. Markings are not present on this piece. Next is a Hakeme flat chawan, created at the Rokuro Kiln by the esteemed ceramic artist Watanabe Rokuro. Born in 1923, Watanabe had a distinguished career in ceramics, participating in exhibitions and solo shows throughout Japan. This bowl, with its Hakeme glaze, reflects his refined aesthetic and is signed by the artist himself. The third piece is a Katsusaka-yaki chawan by Wakimoto Genan (1893 - 1980). Genan left a legacy in Katsusaka-yaki, a type of Hagi ware unique to Hagi City, Yamaguchi Prefecture. The bowl is marked with his pottery seal, embodying the blend of Hagi aesthetics with Chinese and Korean influences. The fourth tea bowl is a Shino ware chawan from the Miyabi-yama Kiln. This tea bowl features the distinctive Shino style, known for its fine crackling, pockmarked glaze, and reddish hues where the glaze is thin. The Miyabi-yama Kiln has a century-old tradition of ceramic artistry, currently led by its third generation. The final bowl is a Hagi ware chawan by Watanabe Eisei from the Soryuan Kiln. Although it lacks a maker's mark, this bowl represents the revered Hagi ware style and reflects the masterful craftsmanship of the kiln. All pieces are in excellent condition, with no significant flaws or blemishes. Dimension: approx. H 5-9 cm W 14-15.8 cm D 14-15.8 cm ・Please make sure to review all the provided information and images before placing your bid. ・We make every effort to accurately represent the product's colors and textures in our photos. However, due to differences in monitors and device displays, as well as photographic conditions, slight color variations between the photos and the actual product may occur. We ask for your understanding in advance. Thank you for your interest, and happy bidding!