Mashiko Owl Tea Light/Candle Holder shunkoen The okimono in this listing

The okimono in this listing is intended for decorating a tea room

During the Edo period they began to change in size due to the number of ordinary people travelling around the country visiting shrines and temples

It’s in pretty good condition aside from general wear such as light scratches and scuffing

and the Hokuriku Branch of the Nikko Association

This particular maneki has its left paw raised and was made in collaboration with Beams Japan

Mashiko Owl Tea Light/Candle Holder shunkoen The okimono in this listing*SHIPPING OPTIONS VARY DEPENDING ON THE DESTINATION, PLEASE SCROLL TO THE END OF THIS LISTING FOR MORE DETAILS. This listing is for a small Mashiko ware tea light candle holder made by Fukuro Gama. It is made of high fired stoneware clay and shaped to resemble an owl. Its also very possible to place citronella candles in the owl to repel bugs during the hot summer months. There is a small opening in the top just big enough to place a tea light sized