24626 Kawakita Handeishi (tea bowl "Winter Clouds")

Height 7.8cm Diameter 12.8cm

Born into a wealthy merchant family in Tsu, Ise Province, Kawakita Handeishi was a businessman who held important positions in companies, including as president of the Hyakugo Bank, but also demonstrated a wide range of artistic talents in painting, calligraphy, the tea ceremony, haiku, photography, and more, earning him the nickname "Rosanjin of the East and Handeishi of the West." The light blue color is likely what he used to liken to clouds, creating the piece "Winter Clouds."