Takahashi Rakusai IV 'Daibutsu' Chawan #2 buddha It is wood-fired in a

It is wood-fired in a noborigama climbing kiln and coated in ‘biwa’ (loquat) glaze

The mishima technique is Korean in origin and spread to Japan during the 17th century

Also the exterior is a little discoloured

He began studying under his father Shoraku II in 1962

Norway: Airmail ePacket (approx

Takahashi Rakusai IV 'Daibutsu' Chawan #2 buddha It is wood-fired in a*SHIPPING OPTIONS VARY DEPENDING ON THE DESTINATION, PLEASE SCROLL TO THE END OF THIS LISTING FOR MORE DETAILS. This listing is for a Shigaraki ware chawan made around 40 years ago by distinguished potter, Takahashi Rakusai IV. This particular piece is called a Daibutsu chawan, Daibutsu being the Great Buddha housed in Todaiji Temple in Nara. The Great Buddha was heavily damaged during several wars and disasters, but was gradually restored using