Shibakusa Ryuzo Persimmon Chawan japanese zodiac Lions and lion dogs were

Lions and lion dogs were first paired during the Heian Period

The appearance of the sword is good but the tie that secures it to the stand is missing so it slips down easily with the slightest movement

It has two small handles on the neck

He became a member of the Ishikawa Prefecture Ceramics Association in 1996

as well as an outer paper storage box to protect the wooden tomobako

Shibakusa Ryuzo Persimmon Chawan japanese zodiac Lions and lion dogs were*SHIPPING OPTIONS VARY DEPENDING ON THE DESTINATION, PLEASE SCROLL TO THE END OF THIS LISTING FOR MORE DETAILS. This listing is for a Shibakusa ware chawan made around 20 years ago by highly regarded Shibakusa Ryuzo Gama. It is wheel thrown and the front is depicted with hand painted depictions of ripe persimmons over a light grey background. It has nice thick walls and is made of high fired stoneware. The signature of the kiln can be found on the