Takemura Rizaemon XII Utsutsugawa Kogo Kabuto ornament and in 2008 he became

and in 2008 he became President of Saga Ceramics Association

They are a decent size and very suitable for everyday use

In 1985 he inherited and revived Kamachi Gama

however there are marks on the bottom from I assume the kiln

There’s a faint circle mark on the lid

Takemura Rizaemon XII Utsutsugawa Kogo Kabuto ornament and in 2008 he became*SHIPPING OPTIONS VARY DEPENDING ON THE DESTINATION, PLEASE SCROLL TO THE END OF THIS LISTING FOR MORE DETAILS. This listing is for an Utsutsugawa ware kogo made around 20 years ago by Takemura Rizaemon XII. It is wheel thrown, and the exterior is decorated with very faint Hakeme brushwork and a hand painted depiction of a white egret. This piece is suitable for holding both kneaded and woodchip type incense, although pottery kogo are typically used