Nakazato Shigetoshi Karatsu-ware Futaoki yakushima vase Various patterns were developed and

Various patterns were developed and this became the most distinctive characteristic of Yamanaka lacquerware

green and yellow and added a string on front to fasten the jacket

The head of the bird functions as the spout

It’s a lovely piece for an autumn tableware collection

and then finishing and colouring

Nakazato Shigetoshi Karatsu-ware Futaoki yakushima vase Various patterns were developed and*SHIPPING OPTIONS VARY DEPENDING ON THE DESTINATION, PLEASE SCROLL TO THE END OF THIS LISTING FOR MORE DETAILS. This listing is for an attractive Karatsu ware futaoki made around 20 years ago by distinguished potter, Nakazato Shigetoshi. 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