Shunkei-nuri Ohitsu Rice Server vintage raku kogo There is a red stamp

There is a red stamp which is basically unreadable

Aichi Prefecture

Shino-ware is characterized by red scorch marks and the surface is dotted with small pin holes

The bamboo used for this particular chago gets its name from the colour of bamboo roofing in old thatched-roof minka

6”) across x 8

Shunkei-nuri Ohitsu Rice Server vintage raku kogo There is a red stamp*SHIPPING OPTIONS VARY DEPENDING ON THE DESTINATION, PLEASE SCROLL TO THE END OF THIS LISTING FOR MORE DETAILS. This listing is for a Shunkei lacquerware ohitsu rice server and spoon made about 10 years ago. Ohitsu are designed to keep rice warm at the table. A good ohitsu can properly control moisture and temperature of freshly cooked rice. The ohitsu in this listing has a high gloss lacquer finish and works with both modern and traditional table