Shigarakichawan 信楽茶碗 (しがらきちゃわん) ｜ Takahashi Rakusai 高橋楽斎 (たかはしらくさい) This Shigaraki tea bowl was produced by the fifth-generation head of a kiln in Shigaraki, Koka City, Shiga Prefecture. The object was fired in a wood-fired climbing kiln (noborigama), resulting in natural characteristics such as "hiiro" (fire color) and "haikaburi" (ash glaze/vitrified bead glaze). The area around the foot (kodai) features "shinogi" (chiseled ridges) created with a spatula. The piece has no applied paintings, focusing on the texture of the clay and the natural transitions of the glaze. Artist Profile: Born in 1954 in Shiga Prefecture. He is the fifth-generation head of a long-standing Shigaraki ware kiln. He works on traditional techniques while producing pieces adapted to the present era. Accessories: Original wooden box (Tomobako). Dimensions & Weight: Tea bowl: H 7.5 x W 12 x D 12 cm, 320 g With box: H 14.5 x W 14.5 x D 11.5 cm, 588 g (Total weight before packing) Technique & Condition: Technique: Ceramic art. Material: Ceramic. Condition: Excellent condition. Signature is incised on the bottom. Shipping: 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.