Small Porcelain Danju with Crane Decoration porcelain ashtray The lid of the box

The lid of the box is warped and the writing faded

the paper box however is discoloured

Through incomplete combustion without air

5”) diameter base

Please note that white birch has thin flaky bark that peels easily if not handled carefully

Small Porcelain Danju with Crane Decoration porcelain ashtray The lid of the box*SHIPPING OPTIONS VARY DEPENDING ON THE DESTINATION, PLEASE SCROLL TO THE END OF THIS LISTING FOR MORE DETAILS. This listing is for a small Seto ware porcelain danju made around 80 90 years ago. It is decorated with a matsu pine and crane pattern using a stencil or transfer. Japanese stencilled porcelain, often referred to as katagami or fukizumi, became popular during the Edo and Meiji periods, particularly for mass produced export wares. Katagami