RESERVED - Small Shigaraki-ware Hanging Vase kato shozen tea bowl Sasano-ittbori is sometimes painted although

Sasano-ittbori is sometimes painted although the wings are left unpainted because the moisture from the paint will cause the wood to lose its flexibility

and only last one to two weeks

Bamboo is a popular motif because it symbolises good luck in Chinese culture

Kokei received a ‘Daibutsu’ chawan as a dedication from the ruling Mori clan located in the Choshu Domain

The stamp of the potter can be found near the base - sorry no box - Akita pieces don’t seem to have tomobako

RESERVED - Small Shigaraki-ware Hanging Vase kato shozen tea bowl Sasano-ittbori is sometimes painted although*SHIPPING OPTIONS VARY DEPENDING ON THE DESTINATION, PLEASE SCROLL TO THE END OF THIS LISTING FOR MORE DETAILS. This listing is for a small Shigaraki ware hanging vase made around 20 30 years ago. It has a hook on the back allowing it to be hung on the wall, and the front features natural ash glaze. The opening is wide enough to accommodate a few short stemmed flowers, and the signature of the potter can be found on the bottom. It comes with a paper