24577 Mineo Okabe (Shino tea bowl)

Height 8.1cm

Diameter 11.6cm

Born as the eldest son of Tokuro Kato, Okabe Mineo inherited his father's advanced techniques while developing Mino pottery full of modernity, and became famous as one of Japan's leading potters for his genius technique. This is a beautiful piece with iron painting scenery, made by gently turning white clay on a potter's wheel and applying glossy Shino glaze.