Rarity ★★★★★

Among the vast body of work created by Nin’ami Dōhachi (1783–1855), there exist only three black Raku tea bowls bearing his meticulously hand-carved kiln mark.

Nin’ami Dōhachi, also known as the second-generation Takahashi Dōhachi, was one of the most distinguished ceramicists of the mid-to-late Edo period, celebrated for his mastery of Kyōyaki and Oniwayaki pottery. His extraordinary eye for detail and unparalleled technical prowess earned him a reputation as a genius potter.

While historical records indicate that his works were commissioned by feudal lords, daimyo, wealthy merchants, and temples around Kyoto, it is believed that his exquisite creations found patrons far beyond these circles. Alongside his contemporaries— the 11th-generation Eiraku Zengorō (Hōzen), his senior disciple Aoki Mokubei, and his younger brother Ogata Shūhei—he is regarded as one of the greatest ceramic artists of Bakumatsu-era Kyōyaki.