Kikko Jusoken VIII Year of the Snake Futaoki turtle box and representative of Okinawa

and representative of Okinawa

It’s in very good condition aside from some flaky parts on the little guy’s bark

This type of tray is for serving sweets but may be used as a fruit bowl as well

During this time the family had to find a new path and turned to forging hibashi

Kuro Satsuma is not as elegant however it conveys a simple warmth much like Mashiko-ware

Kikko Jusoken VIII Year of the Snake Futaoki turtle box and representative of Okinawa*SHIPPING OPTIONS VARY DEPENDING ON THE DESTINATION, PLEASE SCROLL TO THE END OF THIS LISTING FOR MORE DETAILS. This listing is for a Kikko ware futaoki made around 12 years ago by noted potter Kikko Jusoken VIII. 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 futaoki