Yokoishi Gagyu XIII Utsutsugawa-ware vintage ohi-ware 5”) across x 12

5”) across x 12

Also Shoraku chawan usually have the wonderful ‘gozan’ peaks on the rim

This technique was primarily inspired by the rope impressions found on Jomon pottery

The stamp of the potter can be found on the bottom of each cup

In 1988 he performed a wheel-throwing demonstration for the emperor and empress

Yokoishi Gagyu XIII Utsutsugawa-ware vintage ohi-ware 5”) across x 12*SHIPPING OPTIONS VARY DEPENDING ON THE DESTINATION, PLEASE SCROLL TO THE END OF THIS LISTING FOR MORE DETAILS. This listing is for an Utsutsugawa ware kogo made around 20 30 years ago by Yokoishi Gagyu XIII. It is wheel thrown, and the exterior is decorated with Hakeme brushwork and two eggplants. The beloved eggplant holds special meaning in Japan, it is seen as particularly good luck if your first dream in the New Year includes Mt. Fuji, a hawk,