Bizen-ware Year of the Rat Okimono rooster okimono The second generation went to

The second generation went to Kyoto to make teaware

and his work has been selected every year since then

The bowl is also coated in transparent white glaze

a few potters prefer to use lighter mountain clay

The fukusa in this listing is made of double layer silk

Bizen-ware Year of the Rat Okimono rooster okimono The second generation went to*SHIPPING OPTIONS VARY DEPENDING ON THE DESTINATION, PLEASE SCROLL TO THE END OF THIS LISTING FOR MORE DETAILS. This listing is for a Bizen ware okimono made around 20 years ago. It was made from a slip mould and is moulded to resemble a cheeky rat perked up on an uchide no kozuchi, otherwise known as a mallet of fortune. It is believed that striking an uchide no kozuchi will bring anything you wish for, making it a very popular motif during New Year.