'Tanka' Kura Warehouse Kogo sakura tea cup It is made of low

It is made of low fired earthenware and is moulded to resemble a pair of tanuki

In 1934 he presented a doll to His Imperial Highness the Crown Prince (Heisei Emperor Akihito) to commemorate the tradition of hatsuzekku

It is wheel-thrown and the front features a light sprinkling of natural ash glaze

it’s dated April Showa 43 (1968)

'Tanka' Kura Warehouse Kogo sakura tea cup It is made of low*SHIPPING OPTIONS VARY DEPENDING ON THE DESTINATION, PLEASE SCROLL TO THE END OF THIS LISTING FOR MORE DETAILS. This listing is for a splendid kogo made around 20 years ago by Tanka. It is moulded to resemble an old kura warehouse, and hand painted with matte gesso. Its ample in size and suitable for holding both woodchip and kneaded incense, although pottery kogo are typically used for kneaded incense during the cooler months. It comes with its