This "Karatsuido Tea Bowl" is a rare piece among the recent works of Professor Maruta Munehiko.

Unlike regular Ido tea bowls, this one is made with Maruta Sensei's Karatsu ware clay. Regular Ido tea bowls are characterized by a deep, sharp shape, but this tea bowl has plump Karatsu proportions. It is larger than it appears in the photo, and is the perfect size for thick tea. The inside of the bowl is finished with Maruta Sensei's distinctive glaze, which fully expresses his unique worldview while firmly adhering to the Ido conventions. The antique color gives it a worn-out feel, further enhancing its depth of flavor.

This is a magnificent Ido tea bowl that combines the traditions of Karatsu ware with the individuality of Maruta Munehiko.

Dimensions: Diameter 16.2cm
Height 9.4cm
Box: Same box

[Ceramics history]
Born in 1961 as the second son of Karatsu potter Masami Maruta.
1980: Studied under Atsuya Hamada (third son of Shoji Hamada)
1984: Returned to Kuromuta (Takeo City, Saga Prefecture) and began making pottery
1987: Opened Uchida Saraya Kiln (climbing kiln)
2000 Sarayagawa Climbing Kiln (Citrine Kiln)
2002: Appeared on NHK BS "Utsuwa Yume Kobo"
2003: Appeared on the NHK BS special "Utsuwa Yume Kobo"
2008: Exhibited at Nomura Museum of Art's "Challenge to Goryeo Tea Bowls"
2018: Exhibited at the Kyushu Ceramic Museum "Things Enchanted by Old Karatsu"