Uchimura Mikio Year of the Snake Kogo mashiko summer chawan The back of the chashaku

The back of the chashaku in this listing is coated in black lacquer decorated with a ‘momiji’ pattern

because it is thought that his radiance is infinite and can illuminate in ten directions without obstruction

He is depicted carrying a pagoda signifying that Buddha is always here

Ancient sancai tomb figures were excavated from Tang Tomb No

It is made of high-fired stoneware and is suitable for daily use

Uchimura Mikio Year of the Snake Kogo mashiko summer chawan The back of the chashaku*SHIPPING OPTIONS VARY DEPENDING ON THE DESTINATION, PLEASE SCROLL TO THE END OF THIS LISTING FOR MORE DETAILS. This listing is for a Hagi ware kogo made around 13 years ago by Uchimura Mikio. It is moulded to resemble a snake and coated in transparent white glaze. Its suitable for holding both woodchip and kneaded incense, although pottery kogo are intended for kneaded incense. This piece was most likely made to commemorate the Year of the Snake back