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. --- 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.