Vintage Shigaraki Tanuki ocean chawan which means hunting for fireflies

which means hunting for fireflies

the koi being a symbol of courage and perseverance demonstrated by its ability to swim against currents and travel upstream

To burn long incense sticks simply leave the top off

The okimono in this listing depicts a koi

This listing is for a set of five Bizen-ware hashioki chopstick rests made by noted potter

Vintage Shigaraki Tanuki ocean chawan which means hunting for fireflies*THIS ITEM WEIGHS 2835 GRAMS WITHOUT PACKING, SCROLL TO THE BOTTOM OF THIS LISTING FOR INFORMATION ABOUT SHIPPING OPTIONS AND UPGRADES. This listing is for a large and rather portly Shigaraki tanuki okimono made about 40 50 years ago. He is wearing a large brown straw hat and appears to be grooving to some music. Usually tanuki hold a sake bottle in their right hand and a promissory note in their left hand, but this chap is empty handed and in full