A Black Raku Tea Bowl by Ito Tozan
Crafted by one of the most well-known potting families from the Meiji period (Ito Tozan), this black Raku tea bowl displays a glossy sheen and gentle swells rip
~ Japanese fine art from the ancient city of Kyoto ~
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