Kikko Jusoken VIII Year of the Snake Futaoki turtle box 1938) is a Mino-ware potter

1938) is a Mino-ware potter who works out of Sentaro Gama

It’s in very good condition aside from some flaky parts on the little guy’s bark

This type of tray is for serving sweets but may be used as a fruit bowl as well

This listing is for a wooden toothpick holder from the scenic Kiso Valley district in Nagano Prefecture

Kikko Jusoken VIII Year of the Snake Futaoki turtle box 1938) is a Mino-ware potter*SHIPPING OPTIONS VARY DEPENDING ON THE DESTINATION, PLEASE SCROLL TO THE END OF THIS LISTING FOR MORE DETAILS. This listing is for a Kikko ware futaoki made around 12 years ago by noted potter Kikko Jusoken VIII. 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