Ohi Koraku Crab Chawan japanese tea cups The process of applying gold

The process of applying gold or silver powder requires both time and skill

Both cups are robust and very well suited to daily use

This listing is for a large and rather portly Shigaraki tanuki okimono made about 40-50 years ago

In 1964 he received the Japan Crafts Chairperson Award at the Japanese Traditional Crafts New Works Exhibition

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Ohi Koraku Crab Chawan japanese tea cups The process of applying gold*SHIPPING OPTIONS VARY DEPENDING ON THE DESTINATION, PLEASE SCROLL TO THE END OF THIS LISTING FOR MORE DETAILS. This listing is for a vintage Ohi ware chawan made by Ohi Koraku. It is hand turned and coated in ame yu caramel coloured glaze, and the front is decorated with a pair of crabs. According to Japanese folklore crabs are believed to embody the souls of fallen samurai, and theyre a symbol of power and strength. This is a wonderful piece for