Matsumoto Isami Seihakuji Koi Okimono copper crab His chawan are often decorated

His chawan are often decorated with layers of glaze and the colours are sometimes very dramatic

The bottom of the teapot is like a mortar

His work is in high demand due to its superior quality

It is wheel-thrown and decorated with dabs of yellow

so he set up Aoi Kiln

Matsumoto Isami Seihakuji Koi Okimono copper crab His chawan are often decorated*SHIPPING OPTIONS VARY DEPENDING ON THE DESTINATION, PLEASE SCROLL TO THE END OF THIS LISTING FOR MORE DETAILS. This listing is for a small Kyo ware seihakuji porcelain koi okimono made around 40 years ago by noted potter, Isami Matsumoto. Seihakuji refers to porcelain ware with a clear glaze that turns blue after reacting with the iron content of the clay. Several years ago we had another Matsumoto koi that came with a small paper explaining the