Pumpkin Chopstick Rests Set　Kyotoware Kyotoceramic buying

Material: Ceramic

Dimensions: Length 5.5cm, Width 2cm, Height 3cm, Weight 40g


Origin: Japan Kyoto ceramic Kyo yaki Made in Japan hand made

Condition:new product(Brand new) with　paper box



This is a set of pumpkins from the popular vegetable chopstick rest series by Shosai Toen, a Kiyomizu-yaki pottery.

The texture of a nankin pumpkin is expressed with the traditional Japanese Oribe glaze and Irabo.

The contrast between the luster and the matte texture is beautiful.

This is the atmosphere of the back side. The cream-colored clay is peeking out.

The twin-like shape is perfect for use as a chopstick rest.

The nutritious pumpkin, eaten on the winter solstice, is one of the summer vegetables harvested from summer to autumn.

Product No. 3918 Pumpkin Chopstick Rest Set

Dimensions: Length 5.5cm, Width 2cm, Height 3cm, Weight 40g
Each chopstick rest is handmade, so the shape, color, and size may vary from one to another.


Midorii Kiln Shosai Pottery History


Shosai Fukuda, the first generation, started his career as a potter in Gojozaka in the early Meiji era.
His works have been sold overseas. His works have traveled far abroad.
The second Shosai, named Kikujiro, inherited the technique of pottery carving from the first.
He also devoted himself to the study of glazes from ancient Chinese ceramics.　
He also devoted himself to the study of ancient Chinese glazes, and was particularly skillful in the use of sobo, sea-squirt, cinnabar, and celadon glazes.
In 1913, he moved his kiln from Gojo to the present Hiyoshi-cho and called it Midorii-gama.
In 1929, the kiln was moved from Gojo to the present location in Hiyoshi-cho.
In view of the changing times, he began mass production of a wide range of crafted kappo tableware and daily use utensils.
buying As the business progressed, the studio was renamed Shosai Tohen in 1949, and the company was reorganized as a stock company.
In 1949, the studio was renamed Shosai Toen and reorganized as a stock company.
In 1949, the studio was renamed Shosai Tohen and reorganized as a stock company.
In addition, from 1949 to 1960, he served as
He also contributed to the promotion and development of the industry as the chairman of the Kyoto Ceramic Cooperative Association from 1949 to 1960.
He contributed to the promotion and development of the industry.
Shigero IV was the younger brother-in-law of Matsudaira III.
In 1981, he moved from Yasuda to Fukuda as the successor and became the representative of the company.
In the meantime, he continued his activities as an artist and member of the New Craftsmen's Association.