A beautiful Karatsu Chawan made by Kenkoh (研晃造). The bowl comes in its original wooden box (kirbako - 桐箱).
Karatsu is a type of Japanese pottery that traditionally comes from Karatsu, Saga Prefecture, Japan. This area has been a centre of pottery production since the 16th century. Karatsu ware is known for its sturdiness and simplicity. Dark iron-based underglaze is often used to paint plants, animals, and other images.
Height: 8 cm
Diameter: 12 cm
Weight: 245 g.
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