Zuisei Kahaku Takaoka Chataku Katsura Gama chawan The dolls are then painted

The dolls are then painted with gesso and the skin of the doll is painted with gofun

Traditionally they were purchased as lucky charms from temples or shrines

Ushi-oni floats are paraded through the town

9”) x 38cm (14

Zuisei Kahaku Takaoka Chataku Katsura Gama chawan The dolls are then painted*SHIPPING OPTIONS VARY DEPENDING ON THE DESTINATION, PLEASE SCROLL TO THE END OF THIS LISTING FOR MORE DETAILS. This listing is for a set of five chataku made around 20 30 years ago by Takaoka artisan Zuisei Kahaku. Each piece is made of copper alloy and features beautiful kori wari ice break patterns on the surface created using a similar process to etching. Chataku such as these are perfect for special occasions but also durable enough for daily