Ohi Koraku Crab Chawan japanese tea cups and President of the Kyoto

and President of the Kyoto Ceramics Association

This listing is for a large and rather portly Shigaraki tanuki okimono made about 40-50 years ago

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It is made of porcelain and is moulded to resemble a phoenix

His work has been chosen for Nitten a total of nine times during his career

Ohi Koraku Crab Chawan japanese tea cups and President of the Kyoto*SHIPPING OPTIONS VARY DEPENDING ON THE DESTINATION, PLEASE SCROLL TO THE END OF THIS LISTING FOR MORE DETAILS. This listing is for a vintage Ohi ware chawan made by Ohi Koraku. It is hand turned and coated in ame yu caramel coloured glaze, and the front is decorated with a pair of crabs. According to Japanese folklore crabs are believed to embody the souls of fallen samurai, and theyre a symbol of power and strength. This is a wonderful piece for