Takahashi Rakusai IV Dragon Okimono ohi yaki dragon plate The stamp means that the

The stamp means that the clay for this little kyusu was sourced from the Aikawa gold and silver mine on Sado Island

1”)Shaper: H

and the original Arita seal is still attached on the front

and the vase has a light dusting of goma markings

and the exterior is decorated with Hakeme brushwork and two eggplants

Takahashi Rakusai IV Dragon Okimono ohi yaki dragon plate The stamp means that the*THIS ITEM WEIGHS 2185 GRAMS WITHOUT PACKAGING, PLEASE SCROLL TO THE END OF THIS LISTING FOR SHIPPING DETAILS AND UPGRADES. This listing is for a Shigaraki ware Year of the Dragon okimono by distinguished potter, Takahashi Rakusai IV. It made of high fired stoneware and features a natural ash glaze over a gritty clay body, the detail carved along the dragons back is simply splendid. This piece was most likely made to commemorate the Year of the Dragon