Kamei Miraku XIV Takatori-ware Eggplant Kogo blue kiriko glass Shinoda Giichi (1924-2010) was a

Shinoda Giichi (1924-2010) was a porcelain ware potter from Nagano Prefecture

8cm (3”) x 9

Junishi okimono are those commemorating the twelve animals and mythological beasts from the astrological calendar

and originally potters created religious items as well as tea utensils

6”) x 17

Kamei Miraku XIV Takatori-ware Eggplant Kogo blue kiriko glass Shinoda Giichi (1924-2010) was a*SHIPPING OPTIONS VARY DEPENDING ON THE DESTINATION, PLEASE SCROLL TO THE END OF THIS LISTING FOR MORE DETAILS. This listing is for a splendid iron glaze Takatori ware kogo made around 20 years ago by distinguished potter, Kamei Miraku XIV. It is made of high fired stoneware and moulded to resemble an eggplant. The beloved eggplant holds special meaning in Japan, it is seen as particularly good luck if your first dream in the New Year includes Mt.