Kyo-ware Mishima Hira Chawan papier mâché daruma 3”) from back to front

3”) from back to front x 7

The current master of Oshikoji Gama is Awata Shozaemon

ornaments and jewellery became popular as souvenirs so little tortoise ashtrays have made their way around the world

however the vines were also used to provide shade during the stifling summer heat

The stamp of the potter can be found on the bottom of each piece

Kyo-ware Mishima Hira Chawan papier mâché daruma 3”) from back to front*SHIPPING OPTIONS VARY DEPENDING ON THE DESTINATION, PLEASE SCROLL TO THE END OF THIS LISTING FOR MORE DETAILS. This listing is for a Kyo ware chawan made around 20 30 years ago. It is wheel thrown and the flat hira type used during the summer season. Hira chawan are shallow bowls with low sides designed to cool tea down faster. The bowl in this listing is decorated using the mishima technique. The mishima technique is Korean in origin and spread to