Matsumoto Hisashi Iga-ware Kogo vintage buddha The stamp of the potter

The stamp of the potter can be found near the base - sorry no box - Akita pieces don’t seem to have tomobako

They appear in June and July when evenings are warm

ornaments and jewellery became popular as souvenirs so little tortoise ashtrays have made their way around the world

It also comes with a Japanese language profile paper about Shudoro

and the front is decorated with a matsu pine motif

Matsumoto Hisashi Iga-ware Kogo vintage buddha The stamp of the potter*SHIPPING OPTIONS VARY DEPENDING ON THE DESTINATION, PLEASE SCROLL TO THE END OF THIS LISTING FOR MORE DETAILS. This listing is for an Iga ware kogo made around 20 years ago by noted potter, Matsumoto Hisashi. It is hand moulded and shaped to resemble a pine cone. It is wood fired and has an ample coating of natural ash glaze along the top. Its suitable for holding both woodchip and kneaded type incense, though pottery kogo are typically used for