Japanese Bronze Owl Tray Plate Kojima Hiromu Signed Art Lucky Bird BOS983 Stone The accompanying wooden zushi shrine

The accompanying wooden zushi shrine features simple Edo-period design traits

it may retain a faint scent of the ocean or tide

this piece exemplifies the mastery of Takaoka Copperware

These are from quartz/silica stones used to stack bowls in the kiln

The silica marks inside are a highlight for any collector of Korean ceramics or Tea Ceremony utensils

Japanese Bronze Owl Tray Plate Kojima Hiromu Signed Art Lucky Bird BOS983 Stone The accompanying wooden zushi shrineJapanese Bronze Owl Tray Plate Kojima Hiromu Signed Art Lucky Bird BOS983 Features & Cultural Context Artist Signed: The back of the tray bears the engraved signature "Hiromu, Kojima," indicating it is a work by the Japanese sculptor Hiromu Kojima. Symbolism: In Japanese culture, the Owl ("Fukurou") is a popular lucky charm often associated with the pun "Fu Kurou" (No Hardships) or "Fuku Rou" (Incoming Fortune). It is a perfect talisman for a