Takahashi Rakusai IV Wood Fired Tea Set kaede chawan He developed an interest in

He developed an interest in creating lacquer pieces from a young age and is largely self-taught

This particular maneki has his right paw raised and was made in collaboration with Beams Japan

In 1977 he held his first solo exhibition at Mitsukoshi’s flagship department store in Tokyo

Both the first and second generations signed their wares ‘Douyu’

Takahashi Rakusai IV Wood Fired Tea Set kaede chawan He developed an interest in*SHIPPING OPTIONS VARY DEPENDING ON THE DESTINATION, PLEASE SCROLL TO THE END OF THIS LISTING FOR MORE DETAILS. This listing is for a splendid Shigaraki ware tea set made by distinguished potter, Takahashi Rakusai IV. The set consists of a small 175ml hobin teapot, a yuzamashi for adjusting the water temperature, and five teacups. The yuzamashi is an essential item for making good quality tea. Boiled water should be poured into the yuzamashi before