Japanese Incense Container "Racoon" Made by Legend Shigaraki Pottery Artist V36

Description: Description: This is a Shigaraki-ware(*) incense container (a.k.a. Kogo in Japanese), which was originally made to be used at tea ceremony. Of course, you can use it in any ways with your creative idea. * Shigaraki-ware is a stoneware, which is made of a special clay (available only in Shigaraki) and fired at very high temperature (1,250~1,300 degrees Celsius). It does not use or apply any glaze before firing. The glaze naturally developed in the kiln when certain conditions met from ash of red pine tree and feldspar contained in the clay. Thus, it looks very natural and primitive. And not sure how it looks until it comes out from the kiln. Stoneware is still produced in Japan, because it is loved by the people who practice tea ceremony. The design or shape of this incense container is "Racoon" (タヌキ or 狸 in Japanese), which was drawn by the artist Rakusai on the original wooden box (photo #1). Quite funny and lovely. Artist: This was made by TAKAHASHI Rakusai the 4th. (1925 ~ / 4代高橋楽斉 in Japanese). He has been known as a topnotch pottery artist in Shigaraki and mainly produced tea utensils. He engraved his initial (Ra or ら in Japanese) at the outside bottom (the last photo #14). And signed (Rakusai or 楽斉 in Japanese cursive script) with his seal on the box (photo #1). Condition:Both the incense container and the original wooden box signed by the artist are in excellent condition. Approximate Size: Height: 4.0 cm / 1.6 in Width: 4.5 cm / 1.8 in Depth: 4.8 cm / 1.9 inApproximate Weight: 70 gr / 2.5 oz Should you have any questions, please feel free to contact me. Shipping: We ship to the following areas and countries. The item will be shipped via FedEx, DHL or Japan Post depend on (1) the country you live, (2) the size and the weight of the item, and (3) the selected shipping option ("Standard" or "Expedited"). "Standard" is available only for certain countries. If you would like to know or request which courier service is to be used, please contact us. America: United States, Canada, Mexico Europe / Middle East: Austria, Belgium, Denmark, Finland, France, Hungary, Italy, Netherlands, Poland, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, United Kingdom Asia / Oceania: Australia, China, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore, South Korea, Taiwan, Thailand, Vietnam Combined shipping: If you would like, we can combine shipping under certain conditions, e.g., your purchases within a week. If you want a combined shipping, please contact us. We will accept your request as much as possible. Important notice to international buyers: - Import duties, taxes and any other charges that may occur in your country are not included in the item price or shipping charges. These are buyer's responsibility.- We can not mark the item as gift or put its merchandise value lower than your purchased price. Payment: Any payment accepted by eBay

Price: 75 USD

Location: Sagamihara-Shi, Kanagawa-Ken

End Time: 2025-01-01T02:46:00.000Z

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