Iwakura Ryusai Yamanaka Willow Kogo wooden natsume In 1964 his father passed

In 1964 his father passed away and he assumed the title of Miraku XIV

however it appears light brown in colour because of the red clay underneath

Tanzakubako:  H

The sculptural aspects and layers of glaze on the front make it much more than a tea bowl

some general wear along the edges

Iwakura Ryusai Yamanaka Willow Kogo wooden natsume In 1964 his father passed*SHIPPING OPTIONS VARY DEPENDING ON THE DESTINATION, PLEASE SCROLL TO THE END OF THIS LISTING FOR MORE DETAILS. This listing is for a makie kogo made around 20 years ago by lacquerware artisan, Iwakura Ryusai. It is made of wood and the lid is decorated with a makie depiction of weeping willow. Weeping willow, or yanagi in Japanese, is often seen gently swaying in the summer breeze along rivers in streams in places like Kyoto. It is also admired for