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Sakuramon Koro (桜文香炉)
This is a Hagi ware incense burner which Okada-san has created.
It is designed using Japanese cherry blossoms "sakura" as a motif.
"Sakura" is one of the flowers that represent Japan, so it's great as a gift in all seasons.
Height : 16.0 cm
Diameter : 10.0 cm
He is the eighth potter of Okada Kiln founded in the Edo period. Even though he has won numerous awards, Okada-san continues to make new world of Hagi ware pottery.