Takahashi Rakusai IV 'Daibutsu' Chawan #1 mashiko tea bowl Kutani refers to porcelain ware

Kutani refers to porcelain ware made in the town of Kutani

1940) was born in Takaoka city in Toyama Prefecture

They are thin walled and each cup is decorated with a Ninsei knot style decoration over a white porcelain base

During autumn in Japan

It also comes with a Japanese language profile paper about the kiln

Takahashi Rakusai IV 'Daibutsu' Chawan #1 mashiko tea bowl Kutani refers to porcelain ware*SHIPPING OPTIONS VARY DEPENDING ON THE DESTINATION, PLEASE SCROLL TO THE END OF THIS LISTING FOR MORE DETAILS. This listing is for a Shigaraki ware chawan made around 40 years ago by distinguished potter, Takahashi Rakusai IV. This particular piece is called a Daibutsu chawan, Daibutsu being the Great Buddha housed in Todaiji Temple in Nara. The Great Buddha was heavily damaged during several wars and disasters, but was gradually restored using