Kato Takeo Aizu-nuri Plates paperweight In 1978 he carved a

In 1978 he carved a phoenix for the large drum used by the Imperial Household Agency

the koi being a symbol of courage and perseverance demonstrated by its ability to swim against currents and travel upstream

and one of his white porcelain vases was added to the collection at Hiroki Oda Museum of Art

They are in very good condition aside from one or two very light scratches here and there

Please read below in regards to the condition of the bear

Kato Takeo Aizu-nuri Plates paperweight In 1978 he carved a*SHIPPING OPTIONS VARY DEPENDING ON THE DESTINATION, PLEASE SCROLL TO THE END OF THIS LISTING FOR MORE DETAILS. This listing is for a set of five small Aizu nuri lacquerware plates made around 40 years ago by Kato Takeo. They are made of wood and each plate is decorated with makie momiji leaves over a brown lacquered base. This is a beautiful set of plates for serving sweets, and they come with their original paper storage box. They also come with a