Shibakusa Ryuzo Persimmon Chawan japanese zodiac Lions and lion dogs were

Lions and lion dogs were first paired during the Heian Period

There are also two very minor dents on the bottom

She added a studio to the existing kiln and conducts lessons for visitors from the neighbouring onsen town

The firing cracks don’t affect usage whatsoever

Shibakusa Ryuzo Persimmon Chawan japanese zodiac Lions and lion dogs were*SHIPPING OPTIONS VARY DEPENDING ON THE DESTINATION, PLEASE SCROLL TO THE END OF THIS LISTING FOR MORE DETAILS. This listing is for a Shibakusa ware chawan made around 20 years ago by highly regarded Shibakusa Ryuzo Gama. It is wheel thrown and the front is depicted with hand painted depictions of ripe persimmons over a light grey background. It has nice thick walls and is made of high fired stoneware. The signature of the kiln can be found on the