Tokodo 'Fukutawara' Gold Bales Kogo gourd summer chawan and the upper part of

and the upper part of the kettle is decorated with an auspicious meander pattern which is commonly thought to symbolise the flow of life

hence the name ‘unge’ (cloud pottery)

both of which are considered to be good luck in Japan

This listing is for a pair of VERY SMALL plates for serving condiments such as wasabi

and metal mizusashi sometimes have metal rings attached

Tokodo 'Fukutawara' Gold Bales Kogo gourd summer chawan and the upper part of*SHIPPING OPTIONS VARY DEPENDING ON THE DESTINATION, PLEASE SCROLL TO THE END OF THIS LISTING FOR MORE DETAILS. This listing is for a splendid Kyo ware fukutawara kogo made around 20 years ago for Tokodoin Tokyo. It is moulded into the shape of three rice bales, and the exterior is coated in kinpaku gold leaf. Fukutawara translates as lucky straw bale, and these bales are a popular type of decoration at New Year because theyre thought to bring wealth.