Aoi Gama Kishu-ware Shisa Kogo utsutsugawa-ware Hyakumangoku refers to the artisan

Hyakumangoku refers to the artisan culture promoted by the ruling Maeda clan

The three dot stamp of the potter can be found on the bottom

and it’s precisely the reason why Hagi-ware is so highly regarded in the world of Chado

Kamanza was largely inhabited by the metal casting guild in Kyoto

Banko-ware is well-known for its durability and resistance to high temperatures

Aoi Gama Kishu-ware Shisa Kogo utsutsugawa-ware Hyakumangoku refers to the artisan*SHIPPING OPTIONS VARY DEPENDING ON THE DESTINATION, PLEASE SCROLL TO THE END OF THIS LISTING FOR MORE DETAILS. This listing is for a Kishu ware kogo made around 20 years ago by Aoi Gama. It is made of stoneware slip and moulded to resemble a shisa. Shisa are believed to protect from homes from various types of evils. When in pairs, the left shisa traditionally has a closed mouth, the right one an open mouth. The open mouth wards off evil spirits, and