Vintage Karaki Eggplant Kogo mishima tea bowl and the Nikkei Newspaper Award

and the Nikkei Newspaper Award at the Kyoto City Exhibition

and he obtained his first selection for the Kyo and Raku Kiln Exhibition (his work was selected again the following three years)

The front of the bowl in this listing is decorated with su-in stamps

It began in the mid-1800s after good quality clay was found in the local area

Vintage Karaki Eggplant Kogo mishima tea bowl and the Nikkei Newspaper Award*SHIPPING OPTIONS VARY DEPENDING ON THE DESTINATION, PLEASE SCROLL TO THE END OF THIS LISTING FOR MORE DETAILS. This listing is for a wooden urushi lacquerware kogo made around 20 years ago. It is made of karaki wood and carved to resemble an eggplant, and finished with clear lacquer. Wooden kogo are intended for use during summer and for woodchip incense, however its nice round shape makes it perfect for holding kneaded incense as well. This