Kyo-ware Mishima Hira Chawan papier mâché daruma Their beautiful lights darting in

Their beautiful lights darting in and around streams are believed to be the souls of departed soldiers who died in war

It is fashioned from one single block of wood

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

The stamp of the potter can be found on the bottom of each piece

Japanese inns along the old Tokaido road favoured Umanome wares because they were inexpensive and could be purchased in bulk

Kyo-ware Mishima Hira Chawan papier mâché daruma Their beautiful lights darting in*SHIPPING OPTIONS VARY DEPENDING ON THE DESTINATION, PLEASE SCROLL TO THE END OF THIS LISTING FOR MORE DETAILS. This listing is for a Kyo ware chawan made around 20 30 years ago. It is wheel thrown and the flat hira type used during the summer season. Hira chawan are shallow bowls with low sides designed to cool tea down faster. The bowl in this listing is decorated using the mishima technique. The mishima technique is Korean in origin and spread to