Matsumoto Hisashi Iga-ware Kogo vintage buddha The surface is polished and

The surface is polished and then the process is repeated over and over until a beautiful raised pattern appears

This unglazed type of Ryukyu-ware is known as the ‘arayachi’ type

The stamp of the potter can be found on the base

however there’s some minor wear on the paper box

He is best known for his hand-painted depictions of seasonal motifs such as sparrows in snowfall

Matsumoto Hisashi Iga-ware Kogo vintage buddha The surface is polished and*SHIPPING OPTIONS VARY DEPENDING ON THE DESTINATION, PLEASE SCROLL TO THE END OF THIS LISTING FOR MORE DETAILS. This listing is for an Iga ware kogo made around 20 years ago by noted potter, Matsumoto Hisashi. It is hand moulded and shaped to resemble a pine cone. It is wood fired and has an ample coating of natural ash glaze along the top. Its suitable for holding both woodchip and kneaded type incense, though pottery kogo are typically used for