Sasaki Shoraku Matsu Pine Raku Chawan seto maneki cat It is made of light

It is made of light coloured stoneware and both the front and interior is decorated with small crabs

and the prestigious Japan Traditional Arts and Crafts Exhibition

Local craftsmen were also introduced to using a hand turned wood lathe to decorate the surface of their wares

and at that time was tasked with producing Karatsu-ware for the local feudal lord

Larger production kilns like Kozangama in Gifu Prefecture produce wares similar to Imari and Arita-ware

Sasaki Shoraku Matsu Pine Raku Chawan seto maneki cat It is made of light*SHIPPING OPTIONS VARY DEPENDING ON THE DESTINATION, PLEASE SCROLL TO THE END OF THIS LISTING FOR MORE DETAILS. This listing is for a kakewake split toned raku chawan made around 10 years ago by distinguished potter, Sasaki Shoraku III. It is hand turned and the front is decorated with hand painted depictions of matsu pine. Pine is a popular motif because it is one of the three friends of winter. Matsu pine, ume and bamboo are admired in both Japan