Fukui Seizan Hyotan Kogo firefly natsume The entire piece is coated

The entire piece is coated in black glaze

It is wheel-thrown and decorated with green kaede leaves trimmed with gold overglaze

All of the plates have light surface wear such as light scratches/scuffing

and in 1992 he held a tea ceramics exhibition in Osaka

Fukui Seizan Hyotan Kogo firefly natsume The entire piece is coated*SHIPPING OPTIONS VARY DEPENDING ON THE DESTINATION, PLEASE SCROLL TO THE END OF THIS LISTING FOR MORE DETAILS. This listing is for a SMALL lacquered hyotan kogo made around 40 years ago by lacquer artist, Fukui Seizan. This piece is a small gourd that has been dried and coated on glossy black uchiguro lacquer on the interior. Hyotan are an auspicious symbol linked to longevity and fertility. They are also thought to symbolize happiness and success,