Large and heavy top-quality Bizen Hachi bowl by Living National Treasure Kei Fujiwara. The potter's signature is incised on the base.

Size:
Height: 13.6cm
Width: 38cm
In excellent condition with kiln scratches. Comes with a signed wooden box.

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