Ohi Koraku Crab Chawan japanese tea cups Fujii Souki (b

Fujii Souki (b

His work has been chosen for Nitten a total of nine times during his career

It is made of porcelain and is moulded to resemble a phoenix

In 1964 he received the Japan Crafts Chairperson Award at the Japanese Traditional Crafts New Works Exhibition

Both cups are robust and very well suited to daily use

Ohi Koraku Crab Chawan japanese tea cups Fujii Souki (b*SHIPPING OPTIONS VARY DEPENDING ON THE DESTINATION, PLEASE SCROLL TO THE END OF THIS LISTING FOR MORE DETAILS. This listing is for a vintage Ohi ware chawan made by Ohi Koraku. It is hand turned and coated in ame yu caramel coloured glaze, and the front is decorated with a pair of crabs. According to Japanese folklore crabs are believed to embody the souls of fallen samurai, and theyre a symbol of power and strength. This is a wonderful piece for