Tousen Gama Ox Okimono fox The long red ‘kugefuu tenkoku’

The long red ‘kugefuu tenkoku’ stamp on the paper enclosed in the box was designed specifically for this occasion

and the back of each plate has an opaque matte finish

It was founded in 1921 after Matsuda Shio (Kizan I) visited Minoo village near Osaka

which has overcome many difficulties since its founding

The glaze melts and runs during the firing process which forms a flowing pattern called ryumon in Japanese

Tousen Gama Ox Okimono fox The long red ‘kugefuu tenkoku’*SHIPPING OPTIONS VARY DEPENDING ON THE DESTINATION, PLEASE SCROLL TO THE END OF THIS LISTING FOR MORE DETAILS. This listing is for a Shigaraki ware ox okimono made around 20 30 years ago by Tousen Gama. It is made from a mould and was most likely fired in a gas or electric kiln. Its angular shape gives this piece a bulky and strong appearance, and the ox has a red fabric saddle secured by a red and white tassel. Red and white are used for decorations