Zansetsu 残雪

Zansetsu, which means lingering snow,  is beautiful glazed Mino ware. It resembles the last patches of snow on the ground as spring approaches. The rusty red, the black and white drizzles bring to life the sense that spring is indeed on its way after a cold dark winter.

Although I have not seen this exact tea bowl labeled with the potter's name, I have seen many others who label this MARK as the work of Mino Potter Kato Eichi (加藤英一) however it is made by Marusho 丸正. This is a large kiln, Marusho Kato Ceramics Co., Ltd. , rather than a specific potter. It appears they make “practice” tea bowls for those learning the tea ceremony.