Bizen-ware Year of the Rat Okimono rooster okimono The second generation went to

The second generation went to Kyoto to make teaware

and was most likely purchased to commemorate the Year of the Dragon back in 2000

The bowl is also coated in transparent white glaze

and his work was once again selected for the Japan Selection Exhibition

1942) was an Akita-ware potter and the third generation to make Akita pottery

Bizen-ware Year of the Rat Okimono rooster okimono The second generation went to*SHIPPING OPTIONS VARY DEPENDING ON THE DESTINATION, PLEASE SCROLL TO THE END OF THIS LISTING FOR MORE DETAILS. This listing is for a Bizen ware okimono made around 20 years ago. It was made from a slip mould and is moulded to resemble a cheeky rat perked up on an uchide no kozuchi, otherwise known as a mallet of fortune. It is believed that striking an uchide no kozuchi will bring anything you wish for, making it a very popular motif during New Year.