Rakusai Takahashi IV Year of the Snake Kogo japanese rat kogo Some of Ogata Kenzan’s (1663-1743)

Some of Ogata Kenzan’s (1663-1743) most beautiful pieces were his scenes from nature hand-painted onto ceramics and scrolls

In 1927 he joined the Tokyo group of craftspeople who were tasked with producing 58 Friendship /Goodwill Ambassador Dolls destined for the United States

as well as the Tenmoku Yusen Bunkasho Exhibition

1”) thick frame

The backs of the cups feature pink glaze and ume blossoms

Rakusai Takahashi IV Year of the Snake Kogo japanese rat kogo Some of Ogata Kenzan’s (1663-1743)*SHIPPING OPTIONS VARY DEPENDING ON THE DESTINATION, PLEASE SCROLL TO THE END OF THIS LISTING FOR MORE DETAILS. This listing is for a wood fired Shigaraki ware kogo made around 12 years ago by the highly esteemed Rakusai Takahashi IV. It is made of high fired stoneware and moulded to resemble a coiled snake. This piece was possibly made to commemorate the Year of the Snake back in 2013. Its ample in size and best suited to holding kneaded incense