Nakazato Taroemon XIII Yuki Usagi Kogo small iron kabuto 4cm (8”) x 20

4cm (8”) x 20

The motif is often used to decorate New Year teaware in the hope that it will bring long life

It is coated in two shades of blue saiyu glaze and has a white unglazed interior

It is made of wood and features hand-painted morning glory blossoms over a black lacquered base

and it features hand-painted depictions of red momiji leaves and white sakura blossoms

Nakazato Taroemon XIII Yuki Usagi Kogo small iron kabuto 4cm (8”) x 20*SHIPPING OPTIONS VARY DEPENDING ON THE DESTINATION, PLEASE SCROLL TO THE END OF THIS LISTING FOR MORE DETAILS. This listing is for a Karatsu ware kogo made around 20 years ago by distinguished potter, Nakazato Taroemon XIII. It is made of high fired stoneware and moulded to resemble a yuki usagi, which is a hare made out of snow. Yuki usagi is an old tradition that goes back some 250 years, they were once made during snow viewing parties and enjoyed