Kimura Toho Bizen-ware Kensui #1 bamboo plates used this motif to decorate

used this motif to decorate tea ware and tableware

This is often considered a charming characteristic rather than a shortcoming

then placing the hands on one’s lap

It takes at least 15 years to fulfill the role of head craftsman

4”) x 24cm (9

Kimura Toho Bizen-ware Kensui #1 bamboo plates used this motif to decorate*SHIPPING OPTIONS VARY DEPENDING ON THE DESTINATION, PLEASE SCROLL TO THE END OF THIS LISTING FOR MORE DETAILS. This listing is for vintage Bizen ware kensui made about 40 years ago by noted potter, Kimura Toho. Kensui are intended for use during the tea ceremony, and they hold used water after tea utensils have been rinsed off. The kensui in this listing is wheel thrown and wood fired in a noborigama climbing kiln. This particular type of Bizen ware