Tea Utensils Matcha Tea Bowl Yellow Diagonal Tortoise Shell Made by Suiran Nakamura

---------------------------------------------------------------------- Matcha pottery tea utensils, Matcha tea bowl, yellow katao, tortoise shell, by Suiran Nakamura ``Turtle shell'' It is said to be an auspicious pattern because the turtle, which is said to have a long life, is considered an auspicious animal, and the regular hexagon shaped like a shell is said to hold power. Also, those with double shells are called brood shells. Size: Approximately 12.8cm in diameter x 8cm in height Matcha pottery tea utensils, matcha tea bowl, yellow matcha, tortoise shell, by Suiran Nakamura ``Turtle shell'' It is said to be an auspicious pattern because the turtle, which is said to have a long life, is considered an auspicious animal, and the regular hexagon shaped like a shell is said to hold power. Also, those with double shells are called brood shells. [2nd generation Suiran Nakamura] 1942, Showa 17, Born in Kyoto 1961 Graduated from Kyoto City Hiyoshigaoka High School Art Course Ceramic Artist Born into a family that runs a ceramic overpainting business, studied under his father, Suiran I. 1974: 2nd generation takes on the name Suiran 1984 1984 Grand Prix Award at the 6th Kyoto Kiyomizu Ware Exhibition Received the NHK Chairman's Award at the 09th National Traditional Crafts Exhibition 1987 Certified as Kyoto Kiyomizu ware traditional craftsman 1993-1993: Exhibited at the first overseas exhibition in 125 years, ``Modern Kyoto Ware/Kiyomizu Ware Paris Exhibition'', and served as the executive committee chairperson of the exhibition. 2003 2003 Master Craftsman of Kyoto Kyoto Prefecture Traditional Industry Excellent Engineer Award 2010 Received the Minister of Health, Labor and Welfare Award for Modern Master Craftsman (Outstanding Technician) Since then, he has held numerous solo exhibitions and exhibitions.