Shinobi Goma Rice Straw Horse sancai shishi lion 4cm (8”) x 16

4cm (8”) x 16

It is wheel-thrown and decorated with celadon and persimmon kaki glaze stripes over a high-fired stoneware base

In 1960 he began studying under master potter Miyanohara Ken

His work was purchased by the Mie Prefectural Museum of Art

busily making dumplings to feed those in need

Shinobi Goma Rice Straw Horse sancai shishi lion 4cm (8”) x 16*SHIPPING OPTIONS VARY DEPENDING ON THE DESTINATION, PLEASE SCROLL TO THE END OF THIS LISTING FOR MORE DETAILS. This listing is for a vintage shinobi goma rice straw horse. Shinobi goma are from Hanamaki town located in Iwate Prefecture. They are a special talisman from Enmanji temple founded by Heian noble, Sakanoue no Tamuramaro (758 811). Traditionally shinobi goma were used as an auspicious item for finding a good marriage partner, or for praying