Kato Minoru Celadon Dragon Okimono oni Namahage are demon-like beings from

Namahage are demon-like beings from Japanese folklore

Sencha is a Japanese green tea made without grinding the tea leaves

Kato Iwao (1930-1987) was a Kyo-ware potter and master of porcelain ware

They have a smooth finish

The gold writing on the lid of the wooden box says ‘kotobuki’

Kato Minoru Celadon Dragon Okimono oni Namahage are demon-like beings from*SHIPPING OPTIONS VARY DEPENDING ON THE DESTINATION, PLEASE SCROLL TO THE END OF THIS LISTING FOR MORE DETAILS. This listing is for a Kyo ware dragon okimono made by noted potter, Kato Minoru. It was made from a slip mould and features green celadon glaze over a stoneware base. The dragon also has a gold ball in its mouth, and this ball is said to control the tides. There is a legend about a mythological character named Riujin, who was ruler of the