Antique Kutani Hotei Plate hannya chago The akabeko in this listing

The akabeko in this listing has tatami and a lucky mallet on its back

and they are ideal for serving sencha tea

It is wheel-thrown and features glossy ‘hijiri’ glaze

This piece is low-fired and features a gently undulating rim consisting of five peaks

3”) across at the bottom of the jacket

Antique Kutani Hotei Plate hannya chago The akabeko in this listing*SHIPPING OPTIONS VARY DEPENDING ON THE DESTINATION, PLEASE SCROLL TO THE END OF THIS LISTING FOR MORE DETAILS. This listing is for a Kutani ware plate made about 100 120 years ago. It is hand painted and decorated with a depiction of Hotei, one of the seven gods of fortune. He is commonly depicted as bald, smiling, with a big belly, bulging ears, and a large sack slung over his shoulder. It is in usable condition and would also be right at home in a