Nakazato Taiyo XVIII Year of the Snake Okimono koro incense burner and it is hand carved

and it is hand carved

and Ogata Kenzan

First a clay model is made and then plaster is used to made moulds of different parts

and it dates back to around 850 years ago towards the end of the Heian period

It also comes with a white wrapping cloth for when the bowl is not in use

Nakazato Taiyo XVIII Year of the Snake Okimono koro incense burner and it is hand carved*SHIPPING OPTIONS VARY DEPENDING ON THE DESTINATION, PLEASE SCROLL TO THE END OF THIS LISTING FOR MORE DETAILS. This listing is for a VERY SMALL Mikawachi ware snake okimono made around 12 years ago by noted potter, Nakazato Taiyo XVIII. It is made of porcelain and moulded to resemble a small white snake. White snakes are considered to be good luck in Japan, and are a symbol for Benten, the Japanese goddess of wealth. This piece was most likely made