Princess Yi Bangja (Rakuzensai) Pale Grey Korai Ware Matc (Rakuzensai) Signed Samurai Artist & Era: This work

Artist & Era: This work is by Tachibana Morikuni (1679–1748)

) 161cm × 64cm / approx

The wooden box is missing its lid

The wooden base is intricately carved first and then coated with thick layers of lacquer

Artisan Pedigree: The base features two distinct maker's marks: a circular seal and a square signature stamp

Princess Yi Bangja (Rakuzensai) Pale Grey Korai Ware Matc (Rakuzensai) Signed Samurai Artist & Era: This workRare Pale Grey Korai Ware Matcha Tea Bowl by Princess Yi Bangja (Rakuzensai) with Signed Box This is a highly significant and rare example of Korai yaki (Korean style) pottery, handcrafted by Princess Yi Bangja (Princess Masako Nashimoto), the last Crown Princess of Korea. This specific bowl is notable for its exceptionally rare pale greyish white glaze, a departure from the more common tones found in her work. The bowl was created at her studio,