Vintage Higuma Bear Okinomo tachikichi plates and presently this area remains

and presently this area remains one of the leading producers of chasen in all of Japan

the ame-yu glaze conveys warmth making it especially inviting during the cooler months

The tannin from the tea reacts with the clay which slowly changes the colour to black

Konishi Shogoro is involved in both the production and development of lacquerware for both commercial and private use

Vintage Higuma Bear Okinomo tachikichi plates and presently this area remains*SHIPPING OPTIONS VARY DEPENDING ON THE DESTINATION, PLEASE SCROLL TO THE END OF THIS LISTING FOR MORE DETAILS. This listing is for a vintage Higuma bear carving from the northern island of Hokkaido, made about 50 years ago. The texture of the fur is finely carved, and the entire bear is hand carved from one single piece of wood. Newer items carved by the Ainu have shiny stained finishes, however older pieces like the one in this listing have a more