Kikko Jusoken VIII Year of the Snake Futaoki turtle box There is a small ball

There is a small ball in the lattice part of the lid

Kuro Satsuma is not as elegant however it conveys a simple warmth much like Mashiko-ware

In 1982 he held his first solo exhibition at Himeji Sanyo Department Store

It’s in very good condition aside from some flaky parts on the little guy’s bark

Kikko Jusoken VIII Year of the Snake Futaoki turtle box There is a small ball*SHIPPING OPTIONS VARY DEPENDING ON THE DESTINATION, PLEASE SCROLL TO THE END OF THIS LISTING FOR MORE DETAILS. This listing is for a Kikko ware futaoki made around 12 years ago by noted potter Kikko Jusoken VIII. 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 is removed. The futaoki