Nakazato Shigetoshi Karatsu-ware Futaoki yakushima vase This paper also has some

This paper also has some handwritten notes on the back regarding the date and location of the ceremony

Various patterns were developed and this became the most distinctive characteristic of Yamanaka lacquerware

The head of the bird functions as the spout

This listing is for a bamboo chashaku decorated with a hand-painted depiction of a ‘kawasemi’ (kingfisher)

Nakazato Shigetoshi Karatsu-ware Futaoki yakushima vase This paper also has some*SHIPPING OPTIONS VARY DEPENDING ON THE DESTINATION, PLEASE SCROLL TO THE END OF THIS LISTING FOR MORE DETAILS. This listing is for an attractive Karatsu ware futaoki made around 20 years ago by distinguished potter, Nakazato Shigetoshi. 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