Takahashi Rakusai IV 'Daibutsu' Chawan #2 buddha Meiji 37/1904) was a Raku-ware

Meiji 37/1904) was a Raku-ware and pupil of master potter Ukita Rakutoku in Kyoto

This listing is for an attractive Kyo-ware chawan made around 20 years ago by noted potter

and decorated with chrysanthemums

He began studying under his father Shoraku II in 1962

Also the exterior is a little discoloured

Takahashi Rakusai IV 'Daibutsu' Chawan #2 buddha Meiji 37/1904) was a Raku-ware*SHIPPING OPTIONS VARY DEPENDING ON THE DESTINATION, PLEASE SCROLL TO THE END OF THIS LISTING FOR MORE DETAILS. This listing is for a Shigaraki ware chawan made around 40 years ago by distinguished potter, Takahashi Rakusai IV. This particular piece is called a Daibutsu chawan, Daibutsu being the Great Buddha housed in Todaiji Temple in Nara. The Great Buddha was heavily damaged during several wars and disasters, but was gradually restored using