Takahashi Rakusai IV Year of the Dragon Kogo kutani tea cups Nara-e are connected to Buddhist

Nara-e are connected to Buddhist scriptures and sutras stored at Shoso-in Repository in Nara

and Gallery Arutora in Kanazawa

Horse:  11cm (4

The temperature is increased sharply over a short period of time

the word giyaman is seldom used except to describe handcrafted pieces reserved for tea practice

Takahashi Rakusai IV Year of the Dragon Kogo kutani tea cups Nara-e are connected to Buddhist*SHIPPING OPTIONS VARY DEPENDING ON THE DESTINATION, PLEASE SCROLL TO THE END OF THIS LISTING FOR MORE DETAILS. This listing is for a wood fired Shigaraki ware kogo made around 24 years ago by the highly esteemed Takahashi Rakusai IV. It is coated in fly ash and moulded to resemble a dragon. This piece was possibly made to commemorate the Year of the Dragon back in 2000. Its ample in size and best suited to holding kneaded incense during the cooler