Takahashi Rakusai IV 'Daibutsu' Chawan #1 mashiko tea bowl It is wheel-thrown and decorated

It is wheel-thrown and decorated with hand-painted bell flowers

It also comes with a Japanese language profile paper about the kiln

Hashimoto Jogaku (1907-2003) was a Kyo-ware potter and first generation master of Narutaki Gama

7”) diameter lid

Takahashi Rakusai IV 'Daibutsu' Chawan #1 mashiko tea bowl It is wheel-thrown and decorated*SHIPPING OPTIONS VARY DEPENDING ON THE DESTINATION, PLEASE SCROLL TO THE END OF THIS LISTING FOR MORE DETAILS. This listing is for a Shigaraki ware chawan made around 40 years ago by distinguished potter, Takahashi Rakusai IV. This particular piece is called a Daibutsu chawan, Daibutsu being the Great Buddha housed in Todaiji Temple in Nara. The Great Buddha was heavily damaged during several wars and disasters, but was gradually restored using