Nishito Tetsusaburo II Hakata Year of the Rat Kogo nambu iron the only noticeable thing is

the only noticeable thing is that the lacquer on the wooden stand is a little cloudy and his hair has a little wear

and it is decorated with a hand-painted hina matsuri motif featuring an emperor and empress

as well as a greater variety of glazes

It’s in very good condition aside from a firing crack on the bottom

Nishito Tetsusaburo II Hakata Year of the Rat Kogo nambu iron the only noticeable thing is*SHIPPING OPTIONS VARY DEPENDING ON THE DESTINATION, PLEASE SCROLL TO THE END OF THIS LISTING FOR MORE DETAILS. This listing is for a superb Hakata kogo made around 20 years ago by Hakata ningyo master, Nishito Tetsusaburo II. It is quite large and moulded to resemble a white rat perched on a gold gourd. The glaze work consists of matte gesso, the same material used for dolls, and the gourd is decorated with layers of gold leaf. This piece is suitable