Sasaki Shoraku Red Fuji Chawan blue and white maneki cat and in 2003 he was

and in 2003 he was officially designated as an Important Intangible Cultural Asset of Gifu Prefecture

He began studying lacquerware techniques in 1968 and specialises in producing tea utensils

and in 1971 he held his first solo exhibition

A list of his achievements can be found on the Ohi Museum website

Sasaki Shoraku Red Fuji Chawan blue and white maneki cat and in 2003 he was*SHIPPING OPTIONS VARY DEPENDING ON THE DESTINATION, PLEASE SCROLL TO THE END OF THIS LISTING FOR MORE DETAILS. This listing is for a splendid raku chawan made around 20 years ago by noted potter, Sasaki Shoraku III. It is hand turned and the front is decorated with an image of red Mt. Fuji. Red Fuji is a phenomenon that occurs during sunrise and sunset when the snow cap appears bright red. It was also featured in Hokusais (1760 1849) Fine Wind, Clear