Iwakura Ryusai Yamanaka Willow Kogo rabbit figurine and it features hand-painted momiji

and it features hand-painted momiji and kaede leaves over a pale blue base

It began in the mid-1800s after good quality clay was found in the local area

9”) x 5cm (1

In 1950 he began working under the name Iwakura Ryukoho

In 2006 his work was selected for the Japan Traditional Art Crafts Exhibition

Iwakura Ryusai Yamanaka Willow Kogo rabbit figurine and it features hand-painted momiji*SHIPPING OPTIONS VARY DEPENDING ON THE DESTINATION, PLEASE SCROLL TO THE END OF THIS LISTING FOR MORE DETAILS. This listing is for a makie kogo made around 20 years ago by lacquerware artisan, Iwakura Ryusai. It is made of wood and the lid is decorated with a makie depiction of weeping willow. Weeping willow, or yanagi in Japanese, is often seen gently swaying in the summer breeze along rivers in streams in places like Kyoto. It is also admired for