Crane and Tortoise Futamono #2 windchime Tsukamoto opened a gallery and

Tsukamoto opened a gallery and artist hall in 1998

In 2003 he was certified as a Traditional Craftsman of Kyo-ware by the Japanese Ministry of Education

It is hand-turned and has a wonderfully irregular form

This listing is for a pair of Mumyoi-ware cups made around 20-30 years ago by distinguished potter

It is made from a slip mould and the front is decorated with white daylilies over a pale green background

Crane and Tortoise Futamono #2 windchime Tsukamoto opened a gallery and*SHIPPING OPTIONS VARY DEPENDING ON THE DESTINATION, PLEASE SCROLL TO THE END OF THIS LISTING FOR MORE DETAILS. This listing is for a Mino ware futamono lidded case. Futamono are dishes for holding things like soup, pickles and small side dishes. The futamono in this listing is made of porcelain and moulded to resemble a Japanese crane and tortoise. Please note that futamono are larger than kogo for holding incense, but are by no means big. Futamono