Zuisei Kahaku Takaoka Chataku Katsura Gama chawan In 1982 he became independent

In 1982 he became independent and built his own noborigama climbing kiln

It is hand-turned and the exterior of the bowl has grooves in it from where the potter has worked the surface of the clay

Traditionally they were purchased as lucky charms from temples or shrines

scorched to perfection

He also held a solo exhibition at Nomura Art Exhibition in Kyoto the same year

Zuisei Kahaku Takaoka Chataku Katsura Gama chawan In 1982 he became independent*SHIPPING OPTIONS VARY DEPENDING ON THE DESTINATION, PLEASE SCROLL TO THE END OF THIS LISTING FOR MORE DETAILS. This listing is for a set of five chataku made around 20 30 years ago by Takaoka artisan Zuisei Kahaku. Each piece is made of copper alloy and features beautiful kori wari ice break patterns on the surface created using a similar process to etching. Chataku such as these are perfect for special occasions but also durable enough for daily