Small Brass Ashtray from India japanese tanuki The surface is polished and

The surface is polished and then the process is repeated over and over until a beautiful raised pattern appears

The turnip decoration has been used since the Edo period when Matsudaira Sadanobu had Tani Buncho decorated a tray with turnips as a gift to the shogun

Kato Eichi is a Mino-ware potter who produces contemporary style chawan and teaware

7”) across x 6

Small Brass Ashtray from India japanese tanuki The surface is polished and*SHIPPING OPTIONS VARY DEPENDING ON THE DESTINATION, PLEASE SCROLL TO THE END OF THIS LISTING FOR MORE DETAILS. This listing is for a small brass tortoise with a hinged lid made around 30 years ago. It was made in India and the shell can be opened and used as an ashtray. India has been producing brass items since ancient times. Brass is an alloy of copper and zinc and is quite malleable, thus allowing it to be hammered without cracking. Handicrafts