Ito Keiraku Raku-ware Futaoki iron bottle opener 7cm (25”)

7cm (25”)

It is hand-shaped and the front is decorated with a dragon motif in bas-relief

and according to legend they are a sign of good things to come

a baby’s first celebration in life

and he donated a large porcelain plate to Brisbane city in Australia

Ito Keiraku Raku-ware Futaoki iron bottle opener 7cm (25”)*SHIPPING OPTIONS VARY DEPENDING ON THE DESTINATION, PLEASE SCROLL TO THE END OF THIS LISTING FOR MORE DETAILS. This listing is for a summer season Raku ware futaoki made around 20 years ago by noted potter, Ito Keiraku. 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