This Takatori water jar comes with a box inscription from the 15th head of the Urasenke school, Hounsai. It was made by the 14th generation Kamei Miraku, a representative Takatori ware artist.

It is a beautiful water jar with a beautiful appearance, with a concave, distorted shape on all sides, a tube ear, a powerful yet neat flow of glaze, and a Takatori - like appearance. It is the most orthodox water jar with a box inscription, and you can't go wrong owning one, regardless of the season or combination.

Kamei Miraku XIV (1931-2014) was a skilled potter renowned for his exceptional work in Takatori-ware, a unique style of pottery originating from Fukuoka, Kyushu. As the fourteenth-generation master of the Miraku family kiln, he carried forward a rich legacy. Born in Fukuoka, he was the eldest son of Miraku XIII and embarked on his artistic journey under his father's tutelage from a tender age. Succeeded the name of 14th generation Miraku of Takatori ware in 1964.

In recognition of his artistic prowess and dedication, he earned the esteemed title of Intangible Cultural Property of Fukuoka city in 1977. His contributions did not go unnoticed, as he garnered the prestigious International Arts and Culture Award in 1988, followed by the Fukuoka Prefecture Skilled Craftsperson Achievement Award in 1992. His remarkable craftsmanship was further acknowledged in 1999 when he was honoured with the distinguished title of Contemporary Skilled Craftsperson by the Japanese government.