Nikko Toshogu Shrine Year of the Rooster Ema matcha chashaku 1”) across x 10

1”) across x 10

however there’s some dust residue around the foot ring which could also be residue from the firing process

or to spiritually celebrate an event)

and then a layer of urushi lacquer

however contemporary potters specialise in tableware

Nikko Toshogu Shrine Year of the Rooster Ema matcha chashaku 1”) across x 10*SHIPPING OPTIONS VARY DEPENDING ON THE DESTINATION, PLEASE SCROLL TO THE END OF THIS LISTING FOR MORE DETAILS. This listing is for a large mid Showa Period ema from Toshogu Shrine in Nikko. It is hand painted and made to commemorate the Year of the Chicken. The kanji on the back says Nikko Toshogu Shrine and the kanji on the front reads as goshinboku. Goshinboku translates as honourable sacred tree, and are essentially regarded as religious