Kutani-ware Dragonfly Yunomi rat year In 1934 he presented a

In 1934 he presented a doll to His Imperial Highness the Crown Prince (Heisei Emperor Akihito) to commemorate the tradition of hatsuzekku

In 1979 they were the recipients of the Niigata Prefectural Governors Award

There’s also a split in the wood on the bottom of the box

In 1994 he established Unseki Kiln in Kyoto Prefecture

It’s in very good condition aside from some light scratches and scuffing here and there

Kutani-ware Dragonfly Yunomi rat year In 1934 he presented a*SHIPPING OPTIONS VARY DEPENDING ON THE DESTINATION, PLEASE SCROLL TO THE END OF THIS LISTING FOR MORE DETAILS. This listing is for a pair of Kutani ware yunomi made around 5 10 years ago. They are made of porcelain and decorated with hand painted depictions of dragonflies against a white background. Dragonflies signify a change in seasons, and are frequently used to decorate teaware and tableware designated for late summer, early autumn. They also