Nakazato Taroemon XIII Yuki Usagi Kogo small iron kabuto 4cm (8”) x 20

4cm (8”) x 20

The process of applying gold or silver powder requires both time and skill

7”) x 10

It is made of wood and features hand-painted morning glory blossoms over a black lacquered base

It is coated in two shades of blue saiyu glaze and has a white unglazed interior

Nakazato Taroemon XIII Yuki Usagi Kogo small iron kabuto 4cm (8”) x 20*SHIPPING OPTIONS VARY DEPENDING ON THE DESTINATION, PLEASE SCROLL TO THE END OF THIS LISTING FOR MORE DETAILS. This listing is for a Karatsu ware kogo made around 20 years ago by distinguished potter, Nakazato Taroemon XIII. It is made of high fired stoneware and moulded to resemble a yuki usagi, which is a hare made out of snow. Yuki usagi is an old tradition that goes back some 250 years, they were once made during snow viewing parties and enjoyed