Karatsu Chawan 唐津茶碗（からつちゃわん）｜Yamaoka Shoen 山岡捷延（やまおかしょうえん） Karatsu ware is highly regarded as a tea utensil and is counted among the “Three Great Tea Bowls,” known as “Ichi-Raku, Ni-Hagi, San-Karatsu.” This tea bowl by Yamaoka Shoen embodies the concept of functional beauty as an object for daily use, featuring an unadorned clay texture and a calm presence. --- Artist Profile Yamaoka Shoen is associated with the distinguished Karatsu ware lineage Ochanomizu-gama, known as the fifth-generation Myokenya. He primarily produces tea utensils and has received high recognition, particularly for Madara Karatsu works. --- Accessories Wooden storage box (Tomobako). --- Dimensions & Weight Height: 7.5 cm Diameter: 12.5 cm Weight: 267 g Box size: 15.5 × 15.5 × 12.5 cm Total weight before packing: 650 g --- Technique & Condition Ceramic. The tea bowl is in excellent condition. It bears a stamped seal on the base. --- 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.