Matsumoto Isami Seihakuji Koi Okimono copper crab The bottom of the teapot

The bottom of the teapot is like a mortar

The signature of the potter can be found on the bottom

4”) x 23

so he set up Aoi Kiln

His chawan are often decorated with layers of glaze and the colours are sometimes very dramatic

Matsumoto Isami Seihakuji Koi Okimono copper crab The bottom of the teapot*SHIPPING OPTIONS VARY DEPENDING ON THE DESTINATION, PLEASE SCROLL TO THE END OF THIS LISTING FOR MORE DETAILS. This listing is for a small Kyo ware seihakuji porcelain koi okimono made around 40 years ago by noted potter, Isami Matsumoto. Seihakuji refers to porcelain ware with a clear glaze that turns blue after reacting with the iron content of the clay. Several years ago we had another Matsumoto koi that came with a small paper explaining the