Year of the Rat Bell #3 japanese bunchin 4”) x 23

4”) x 23

This piece was most likely made to commemorate the Year of the Dragon back in either 2000 or 2012

This listing is for a splendid raku chawan made around 20 years ago by noted potter

I have a photo I can share if interested

holding tea ceremonies

Year of the Rat Bell #3 japanese bunchin 4”) x 23*SHIPPING OPTIONS VARY DEPENDING ON THE DESTINATION, PLEASE SCROLL TO THE END OF THIS LISTING FOR MORE DETAILS. This listing is for a vintage rat bell made around 15 years ago. It is made of earthenware and painted with white matte gesso and decorated with the three friends of winter. Bamboo, matsu pine and ume are admired in both Japan and China as they do not wither against the cold of winter. All three plants are regarded as auspicious and are