Namahage Bell onta bowls The first Takatori potters were

The first Takatori potters were of Korean descent

The Yamamoto family has also been deeply involved in the management and maintenance of lacquer floats used during the annual Kuwana Ishidori festival

They come with their original paper storage box as well as a Japanese language profile paper

Also the exterior has been polished with something which has left discolouration on the handle and around the rim

This listing is for a SMALL sasano ittobori ‘otaka poppo’ woodcarving of a hawk made around 20 years ago by Toda Kanpu VI

Namahage Bell onta bowls The first Takatori potters were*SHIPPING OPTIONS VARY DEPENDING ON THE DESTINATION, PLEASE SCROLL TO THE END OF THIS LISTING FOR MORE DETAILS. This listing is for an earthenware Namahage bell from Akita Prefecture. Namahage are demon like beings from Japanese folklore. They are usually portrayed by young men wearing oversized ogre masks and traditional straw capes during New Year, and then again during a large festival in February. During the New Year ritual, Namahage make the