Miyata Hozan IV Banko-ware Akikusa Futaoki ohi-ware plate In 1985 he opened Shoryuji

In 1985 he opened Shoryuji Gama and he became the master of Igenoyama Kofun burial tomb near Shoryuji Temple

In 1981 he became independent and his work was selected for the Tochigi Prefecture Art Festival

two years later he moved to the Gojozaka area and established a new kiln there

In 1998 he became the 8th generation master of the Okada family kiln and is now Okada Gyozan VIII

Miyata Hozan IV Banko-ware Akikusa Futaoki ohi-ware plate In 1985 he opened Shoryuji*SHIPPING OPTIONS VARY DEPENDING ON THE DESTINATION, PLEASE SCROLL TO THE END OF THIS LISTING FOR MORE DETAILS. This listing is for a Banko ware futaoki made around 20 years ago by noted potter Miyata Hozan IV. 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 in