Hashimoto Shiun Matsu Pine Futaoki shino teaware Kokei received a ‘Daibutsu’ chawan

Kokei received a ‘Daibutsu’ chawan as a dedication from the ruling Mori clan located in the Choshu Domain

there are light scratches and scuffing on the black lacquered parts

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He also produces budget teaware which tends to be more mass produced and are decorated using stencils and decals

Hashimoto Shiun Matsu Pine Futaoki shino teaware Kokei received a ‘Daibutsu’ chawan*SHIPPING OPTIONS VARY DEPENDING ON THE DESTINATION, PLEASE SCROLL TO THE END OF THIS LISTING FOR MORE DETAILS. This listing is for a Kyo ware futaoki made around 20 years ago by noted potter, Hashimoto Shiun. A futaoki functions as a lid rest during the tea ceremony. The lid of the kama is placed on the futaoki when hot water needs to be drawn from the kettle. The bamboo water ladle rests there up until the lid of the kama is removed. The futaoki