[Tea utensils/tea ceremony tools Matcha tea bowl] Hagi ware by Sakata Dohka (Fukagawa Main Kiln)

Size: Approx. diameter 14.8 x height 9.4 cm
Artist: Sakata Dokasaku (13th generation) (Fukagawa Main Kiln)
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[13th generation Doika Sakata (14th generation Dodama same person) (real name: Ippei)]
(Dorohanaido has a unique, generous wheel-throwing shape. In addition, he has worked on new techniques such as peeling glaze, which expresses the soft mottled patterns of the original style by peeling off the glaze during firing.)
Taisho 4: The eldest son of the 12th Dorohana (real name: Kozo) born in Yamaguchi Prefecture
Graduated from Yamaguchi Prefectural Hagi Commercial School in 1933. Studied pottery under his father, the 12th generation Dorihana potter. Learned traditional methods.
In 1950, he took on the name of the 13th Sakata Douka.
Around 1962, he began to receive instruction from Hashimoto Kato.
In 1964, he became a regular member of the Japan Crafts Association.
1965: Received the Yamaguchi Prefecture Arts and Culture Promotion Encouragement Award
In 1968, he was appointed as a judge for the Yamaguchi Prefectural Art Exhibition.
Received the China Culture Award in 1970
In 1972, it was designated as an intangible cultural asset by Yamaguchi Prefecture.
Works exhibited at Nakamura's solo exhibition at Nagoya Oriental were purchased by the Imperial Household Agency
In 1974, the company delivered water jars to the State Guest House. It was awarded the Yamaguchi Prefecture Selection Award (for artistic and cultural achievements).
In 1975, the works exhibited at the Tokyo Mitsukoshi solo exhibition were purchased by the Imperial Household Agency.
In 1976, he became a director of the Japan Crafts Association.
1981: Awarded the Medal with Purple Ribbon
In 1987, he was awarded the Order of the Rising Sun, Fourth Class, Gold Rays with Rosette.
In 2004, due to the early death of his eldest son Keizo, he was posthumously awarded the title of 15th head of the family, Sakata Deiju, and took the name of 14th head of the family, Tenjian Sakata Deiju.
Died of pneumonia on February 24, 2010, aged 94
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Box: Wooden box
Note: As these are handmade, the scenery (pattern book) may vary.