This is an iron-glazed tea bowl by Toshio Takeda, a full member of the Japan Traditional Crafts Association, from Mashiko, Tochigi Prefecture. Full members of the Japan Traditional Crafts Association are individuals with exceptional skills. It is a tea bowl with a rustic impression characteristic of traditional Mashiko ware, possessing a subdued elegance. - There is a pottery seal of '敏' (Bin) next to the base. - The color is close to brown. - It is not a recent work, but it is in perfect and beautiful condition. - Inner diameter approximately 11.5 cm, height approximately 8.5 cm - Comes with a tomobako (original box) and a booklet. Thank you for looking.