Satsuma Gama Year of the Tiger Futaoki #2 Japanese shochu bottle and his tea ware is

and his tea ware is in high demand among Kyo-ware enthusiasts

In 1985 one of his celadon vases was selected and presented to Queen Elizabeth on behalf of the Japanese Imperial family

In 1954 he graduated from university and started studying under his father

and a member of the Banko Ceramics Association

In 1966 Hanjiro’s moulding techniques were recognised as an Important Cultural Property of Shirakawa City

Satsuma Gama Year of the Tiger Futaoki #2 Japanese shochu bottle and his tea ware is*SHIPPING OPTIONS VARY DEPENDING ON THE DESTINATION, PLEASE SCROLL TO THE END OF THIS LISTING FOR MORE DETAILS. This listing is for a Kyo ware futaoki made around 20 years ago by Satsuma Gama. A futaoki functions as a lid rest during the tea ceremony. The lid of the kama is placed on the futaoki when hot water needs to be drawn from the kettle. The bamboo water ladle rests there up until the lid of the kama is removed. The futaoki featured in this