Kato Tohzan Ume Blossom Chawan sitting higuma carving The kiln is now headed

The kiln is now headed by Takemura Rizaemon XIII who has taken Rizaemon Gama in a new direction

employing a young apprentice named Higaki Soraku

which is in reference to the Yowa era that spanned the years from July 1181 through May 1182 during the Heian Period

Overall it’s in very good condition aside from some wear on the lacquer

This listing is for a very small hand-painted Daruma made by Hanjiro in Fukushima

Kato Tohzan Ume Blossom Chawan sitting higuma carving The kiln is now headed*SHIPPING OPTIONS VARY DEPENDING ON THE DESTINATION, PLEASE SCROLL TO THE END OF THIS LISTING FOR MORE DETAILS. This listing is for a Mino ware chawan made around 10 years ago by Kato Tohzan. It is wheel thrown and decorated with dainty ume blossoms over a high fired stoneware base. This piece consists of a soft colour palette and is a lovely bowl for spring. The stamp of the kiln can be found on the bottom, and it comes with its original paper