Terada Bizan III Crane Kogo Kitamura Wazen IV The Funaki’s also operated a

The Funaki’s also operated a large production kiln that specialised in wares for daily use

Sorry no box for this one

It features hand-painted Chinese warriors engaged in battle against a white crackle glazed background

It may have been purchased at Enmanji as a souvenir and never actually carried out its duty as a matchmaker

The bowl in this listing is decorated using the mishima technique

Terada Bizan III Crane Kogo Kitamura Wazen IV The Funaki’s also operated a*SHIPPING OPTIONS VARY DEPENDING ON THE DESTINATION, PLEASE SCROLL TO THE END OF THIS LISTING FOR MORE DETAILS. This listing is for an attractive Mino ware crane kogo made around 20 years ago by noted potter, Terada Bizan III. It is made of stoneware and moulded to resemble a crane. Cranes are thought to live for 1000 years, so they are regarded as an auspicious character symbolizing longevity. They are commonly used to decorate teaware during New