Bizen Year of the Dog Toothpick Holder incised bowl Daibutsu being the Great Buddha

Daibutsu being the Great Buddha housed in Todaiji Temple in Nara

Originally he trained to become a teacher

The rooster is made of crepe fabric and features a brocade jacket

In 2008 his work was yet again selected for the Japan Traditional Art Crafts Exhibition

Kizan II is a Minoo-ware potter who works out of the Kizan family kiln near Osaka (it is unclear whether Matsuda was the husband or son of Kizan I

Bizen Year of the Dog Toothpick Holder incised bowl Daibutsu being the Great Buddha*SHIPPING OPTIONS VARY DEPENDING ON THE DESTINATION, PLEASE SCROLL TO THE END OF THIS LISTING FOR MORE DETAILS. This listing is for a wood fired Bizen ware Year of the Dog toothpick holder made by Kataoka Seikan. It was made using a mould and features hidasuki markings. Hidasuki refers to the process of wrapping wares with cords of straw, which are then fired off resulting brilliant shades of red. Toothpick holders like these are also ideal for