Description
Size : Large 7.5 x 9 cm , 2.95 x 3.54 inch / Small 7 x 8.5 cm , 2.75 x 3.34 inch
Material : Pottery
Condition : Brand new
Origin : Made in Japan , Kyoto
Craft : Kaho
Note : A lovely owl couple which nestles closely together are represented in gentle colors. Owls are said to be auspicious birds that bring happiness.
With paper box
Kiyomizu is one of the traditional crafts that represent Kyoto,originally started in the pottery of Kiyomizu Slope neighborhood toward Kiyomizu-dera.
Pottery and porcelain made in Kyoto is generally known as Kyo-style ceramics,Kiyomizu ware.
The splendor and refined elegance of Kyo-style-ceramics,Kiyomizu ware is created based on sophisticated design and various proficient skills.
History of pottery and porcelain in Kyoto started more than 1,200 years ago,in Nara period.
A Buddhist priest, Gyoki built a kiln and made earthenware in Seikanji.
Now the ruins of the temple is called "Chawan-zaka".
Kyo-style ceramics, Kiyomizu ware products are mostly handmade and the feature of that is in wide variety in small quantity.
- Weight:
- 500.00 Grams
