Kitamura Wazen IV Omuro-ware Futaoki Sakuma Totaro The exact date of construction

The exact date of construction is unknown

Each chopstick rest is coated in transparent white glaze and has a smooth glossy finish

the flame part is a little loose and some of the red enamel has worn off

It is wheel-thrown and decorated with clematis blooms over light coloured glaze

Kitamura Wazen IV Omuro-ware Futaoki Sakuma Totaro The exact date of construction*SHIPPING OPTIONS VARY DEPENDING ON THE DESTINATION, PLEASE SCROLL TO THE END OF THIS LISTING FOR MORE DETAILS. This listing is for an Omuro ware futaoki made around 10 20 years ago by noted potter, Kitamura Wazen IV. A futaoki functions as a lid rest during the tea ceremony. The lid of the kama is placed on the futaoki when hot water needs to be drawn from the kettle. The bamboo water ladle rests there up until the lid of the kama is removed. The