Takahashi Rakusai IV 'Daibutsu' Chawan #1 mashiko tea bowl It also comes with a

It also comes with a Japanese language profile paper about the kiln

7”) diameter lid

It is wheel-thrown and decorated with hand-painted bell flowers

In 1972 she received the Governor Award at the Overglaze Ceramic Art Exhibition in Kyoto

Kutani refers to porcelain ware made in the town of Kutani

Takahashi Rakusai IV 'Daibutsu' Chawan #1 mashiko tea bowl It also comes with a*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 chawan made around 40 years ago by distinguished potter, Takahashi Rakusai IV. This particular piece is called a Daibutsu chawan, Daibutsu being the Great Buddha housed in Todaiji Temple in Nara. The Great Buddha was heavily damaged during several wars and disasters, but was gradually restored using