Shinzo Basket the exterior built up with

the exterior built up with controlled layers

Large Shigaraki jar with wonderful asymmetric shape

This low plate exemplifies the Seto tradition and features a beautifully muted yellow color and a perfectly crackled glaze

A children's vest with significant sashiko stitching

where their varied hues added visual richness to the presentation of seasonal confections

Shinzo Basket the exterior built up withA Japanese shinzo of Yahata (Hachiman), carved in three interlocking wooden sections. Worshiped as both a god of war and a protector of the people, Hachiman was also revered as a guardian of agriculture and as a protector of fishermen seeking abundant catches. Exceptional patina.