Kyo-ware Eggplant Kogo hobin tea set It was made from a

It was made from a slip mould and moulded to resemble a growling tiger

This allows the water to cool down and become the correct temperature

When using raku bowls you should always wipe well with a warm cloth before use

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Koinobori translates as ‘carp streamer’ (but they tend to look more like a windsock) are flown all over Japan on May 5th to celebrate Children’s Day

Kyo-ware Eggplant Kogo hobin tea set It was made from a*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 kogo made around 20 years ago. It is moulded to resemble an eggplant, and hand painted with purple and green glaze. Japanese culture there is a belief in hatsuyume, which is the first dream of the New Year. According to an old Japanese proverb it is extremely good luck to dream about Mt. Fuji, hawks, and