Satsuma Gama Year of the Tiger Futaoki #2 Japanese shochu bottle He studied under the highly

He studied under the highly regarded Kimura Ichiro (1915-1978)

and his tea ware is in high demand among Kyo-ware enthusiasts

and a member of the Banko Ceramics Association

however the paper is torn on the box lid

Satsuma Gama Year of the Tiger Futaoki #2 Japanese shochu bottle He studied under the highly*SHIPPING OPTIONS VARY DEPENDING ON THE DESTINATION, PLEASE SCROLL TO THE END OF THIS LISTING FOR MORE DETAILS. This listing is for a Kyo ware futaoki made around 20 years ago by Satsuma Gama. A futaoki functions as a lid rest during the tea ceremony. The lid of the kama is placed on the futaoki when hot water needs to be drawn from the kettle. The bamboo water ladle rests there up until the lid of the kama is removed. The futaoki featured in this