Tiger and Child Raku Incense Container Rakunyu hotsell kiln made in Japan

Material: Ceramic

Dimensions: 8cm (H) x 5cm (W) x 4cm (H) Cosmetic box


Origin: Japan Kyoto ceramic Kyo yaki Made in Japan hand made

Condition:new product(Brand new) with　paper box


This is the zodiac sign "tiger" incense container, Oyako, from Raku ware.

Soft Raku ware of the Chinese zodiac. Earthenware dolls unique to Kyoto.
Raku ware zodiac signs add color to the year of the Chinese zodiac with a fresh feeling and beauty.

The dolls are separated in the middle and can be used either as an incense burner or as an ornament. The gentle expression of the tiger is, of course, a must. Each stroke is handwritten and brought to life.
The tiger is a familiar creature to Japanese people. The tiger is said to be able to "run through a thicket of a thousand miles," and is courageous and competitive. It is said that the tiger has hotsell the power to dispel illness and disease.

Since ancient times, decorating dolls with the Chinese zodiac has been said to bring good luck and celebrate the good fortune of the year. It is also a great gift for those who are in the year of the tiger or tiger.

Product No. 12428 Chinese Zodiac Tiger and Child Raku Incense Container

Dimensions: 8cm (H) x 5cm (W) x 4cm (H) Cosmetic box


This product is handmade, so the shape, color, and size of each piece will vary.
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Ceramic History Yoshimura Rakuiri
Rakuiri II
Born in 1929
Finished the potter's training course in Kyoto in 1948.
Studied under his father Jinshiro, and succeeded to the Rakuiri style.
Belonged to Kyoto Rakugyokai. Became president of the Kyoto Rakuyo-kai in April 1985.

Rakuiri III
1959 Born in Kyoto as the eldest son of Rakuiri II.
1982 Graduated from Faculty of Economics, Doshisha University
1983 Completed a course in ceramics for successors in traditional industries at the Kyoto Municipal Industrial Research Institute
1984 Graduated from the Molding Course of the Kyoto Prefectural Ceramic Art Training School, and studied under his father, Yoshimura Rakuiri Ⅱ.
1986 Joined the ceramic group Chellamista
1989 Participated in a number of group exhibitions, and founded and presided over the Rakuirigama studio.　
1993 Participated in the Kyoto Kiyomizu Pottery Paris Exhibition and was selected.
2000 Received the mark of Shigeo from Kumagai Ryusho of Sennyu-ji Temple.
2002 Shigeo Yoshimura Exhibition (Kochi Daimaru, Hakata Daimaru)

2003 Yoshimura Shigeo Tea Ceremony Pottery Exhibition (Takashimaya, Kyoto)
2004 Assumed the name of Manpuku-do Yoshimura Rakuyu