Takahashi Rakusai IV Year of the Dragon Kogo kutani tea cups Nara-e are connected to Buddhist

Nara-e are connected to Buddhist scriptures and sutras stored at Shoso-in Repository in Nara

9”) diameter

the wood is cut one year before and dried out before carving

At first the craftsman sketches out the design

The back of the chashaku in this listing is coated in black lacquer decorated with the rabbit that crossed the sea

Takahashi Rakusai IV Year of the Dragon Kogo kutani tea cups Nara-e are connected to Buddhist*SHIPPING OPTIONS VARY DEPENDING ON THE DESTINATION, PLEASE SCROLL TO THE END OF THIS LISTING FOR MORE DETAILS. This listing is for a wood fired Shigaraki ware kogo made around 24 years ago by the highly esteemed Takahashi Rakusai IV. It is coated in fly ash and moulded to resemble a dragon. This piece was possibly made to commemorate the Year of the Dragon back in 2000. Its ample in size and best suited to holding kneaded incense during the cooler