Tenmoku Chawan 天目茶碗（てんもくちゃわん）｜Nakamura Yohei 中村与平（なかむらよへい） Nakamura Yohei is a Kyoto ware artist who works across a wide range of techniques and styles, including Ninsei-style reproductions, Mishima, Kohiki, and Tenmoku tea bowls. This Tenmoku tea bowl displays kiln transformation effects created during firing, a phenomenon known as “yohen.” It is generally referred to as an “Yuteki Tenmoku,” and features bluish tones appearing in various areas, creating a distinctive surface appearance. The wooden box bears an inscription in red lacquer by Sokuchusai, the 13th generation grand master of the Omotesenke school of tea ceremony, one of the most authoritative tea schools, distinguishing this work from others. --- Artist Profile Nakamura Yohei was born in Kyoto. He works within the traditions of Kyoto ware and Kiyomizu ware, focusing primarily on tea ceremony utensils, especially matcha tea bowls. --- Accessories Wooden storage box with lacquer inscription. Shifuku (silk pouch). --- Dimensions & Weight Height: 7 cm Diameter: 13 cm Weight: 238 g Box size: 15.5 × 15.5 × 11.5 cm Total weight before packing: 573 g --- Technique & Condition Ceramic. The tea bowl is in excellent condition. It bears a stamped mark “Yohei” beside the foot. --- We will ship by EMS or DHL. Items are securely packed to ensure safe international delivery. Due to carrier requirements, larger packaging may be used when necessary. Import duties, VAT, and customs handling fees are the sole responsibility of the buyer. For bidders in Italy: codice fiscale required. For bidders in Portugal: NIF required. For bidders in Spain: NIF required.