* [Tea utensils/tea ceremony tools Matcha tea bowl] Flat tea bowl, navy blue Kochi, Ukai, made by Tezuka Daiji (Momoyama Kiln)

Size: Approx. diameter 15.2 x height 5.2 cm
Author: Daijisaku Tezuka (Momoyama Kiln)
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[(Gale name Gakuryo)] (Momoyama kiln)
The first Gyokudō learned the traditional techniques of Kyoto ware that had been cultivated over a long history, and opened a kiln in Higashiyama, Kyoto at the beginning of the Taisho era. It was in 1953 that he established a kiln in Fushimi-Momoyama.
The following year, he began his career as a potter under his father's guidance.
While assisting with research into Chinese ceramics, he learned a wide range of ceramic techniques using techniques such as celadon, cinnabar, and painted porcelain.
The current owner was born as the third son of the previous owner, and has continued to hone his kiln skills for many years to the present day.

Born in Kyoto in 1937
Graduated from the Prefectural Pottery Training School in 1953
1954: Started a career as a potter
1966: Selected for Kofukai Exhibition, Kyoto Exhibition, etc.
Selected for the Nitten Exhibition in 1966
In 1967, he inherited Momoyama Kiln from his father.
1972 Momoyama Kiln Exhibition at Osaka Mitsukoshi Department Store
In 1977, he was certified as a traditional craftsman under the enactment of the Traditional Products Law.
In 1981, he won the Grand Prix (Minister of International Trade and Industry Award) at the Kyoyaki and Kiyomizuyaki Exhibition.
In 1982, he exhibited at the Kyoyaki Five People Exhibition at Izutsuya in Kokura, Kyushu.
1983: Solo exhibition at Daimaru, Kyoto
1988: Awarded at the Kyoyaki and Kiyomizuyaki Exhibition
Solo exhibition at Tamaya in Fukuoka in 1992
2000 "Kyoto Master Craftsman"
Received the Kyoto Prefecture Traditional Industry Excellent Technician Award
Other solo exhibitions in various places
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Box: Wooden box