Kiyomizu Rokubei Gama Nesting Crane Okimono bamboo ladle In 1996 Shimaoka was designated

In 1996 Shimaoka was designated as a Living National Treasure

and 1992 he received the Fukuoka Prefecture Skilled Craftsperson Achievement Award

and in 1992 he became an associate professor of chado in the Urasenke tradition

7”) x 35

This particular bowl represents the month of July from the series

Kiyomizu Rokubei Gama Nesting Crane Okimono bamboo ladle In 1996 Shimaoka was designated*SHIPPING OPTIONS VARY DEPENDING ON THE DESTINATION, PLEASE SCROLL TO THE END OF THIS LISTING FOR MORE DETAILS. This listing is for a splendid Kiyomizu ware nesting crane okimono made by the highly esteemed Kiyomizu Rokubei Gama. It is decorated with white glaze, and its tail feathers trimmed with black. It has a red crown and the birds beak is coated in clear glaze. The stamp of the kiln can be found on the bottom, and it comes with its original