Genuine Guarantee: 13th Generation Takatori Hassen, Self-Made Takatori Ware, Collector's Item, Tea Ceremony Utensil, Fukuoka Prefecture

(Size)
Tea bowl: Maximum diameter at widest point: approx. 12.3cm x Height: approx. 7.5cm
Tomobako (original box): Width: approx. 14.8cm x Depth: approx. 14.8cm x Height: approx. 12cm

(Product Description)
This is a Takatori Chawan (Takatori tea bowl) by the 13th generation Takatori Hassen, a potter from Fukuoka Prefecture. It is his own work, in perfect condition, and comes with its original box and cloth.
The condition is excellent, and it can be used and enjoyed as is.
There is a Takatori seal stamped next to the foot.
This is a rare Takatori tea bowl with a white glaze, and the green of the matcha tea will stand out beautifully in the bowl.
It can be enjoyed for tea ceremonies regardless of the season.
This item is from a collector's estate sale. Please check the images.
★This item was purchased in the Kyushu region.
It is being offered as is, directly from the purchase. Thank you for your understanding.

(Biography)
13th Generation Takatori Hassen
Born: December 27, Showa 9 (1934)
Graduated from Koishiwara Elementary School and entered the family business in Showa 25 (1950).
Succeeded as the 13th generation of Takatori Ware in Showa 28 (1953).
Awarded at the National Ceramics Exhibition.
Selected for the Fukuoka Prefectural Art Exhibition, followed by consecutive selections.
Recommended as a member of the Fukuoka Prefectural Art Association in Showa 34 (1959).
Selected for the Japan Traditional Crafts Exhibition in Showa 48 (1973).
Awarded the Governor's Prize of the Fukuoka Prefectural Art Association in Showa 50 (1975).
Certified as a Traditional Craftsman (Ministry of International Trade and Industry) in Showa 55 (1980).
Tea bowl dedicated to Ise Jingu permanently preserved in Showa 61 (1986).
Selected for the Traditional Crafts Exhibition in Showa 63 (1988).
Awarded the International Arts and Culture Award in Heisei 1 (1989).
Awarded the Governor's Prize for Outstanding Technical Skill.
Awarded the Grand Prize at the Paris Art Festival in Heisei 8 (1996).
Awarded the Director-General's Award of the Kyushu Bureau of Economy, Trade and Industry in Heisei 10 (1998).
Appointed Chairman of the Koishiwara Traditional Craftsmen Association in Heisei 13 (2001).
Awarded the Director-General's Award of the Kyushu Bureau of Economy, Trade and Industry at the Traditional Crafts Exhibition in Heisei 16 (2004).
Featured in NHK's 100 People, 100 Bowls.
Awarded the Award for Distinguished Service by the National Traditional Craftsmen Association in Heisei 17 (2005).
Awarded the Order of the Rising Sun, Gold Rays with Rosette in Autumn.
Commemorative Exhibition for his 77th Birthday (at Fukuoka Art Museum) in Heisei 25 (2013).

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