KOBEI Kiln Christmas Series - Santa Claus and Reindeer Ornament / 幸兵衛窯 クリスマスオーナメント T776-3027 which covers hand-painted flowers on

which covers hand-painted flowers on the surface and is outlined with gold paints

such as removable lids or tiny ceramic presents hidden inside

an intuition shaped by decades of daily practice

followed by layers of shading that appear grey before firing and become vivid blue in the kiln

and deeply expressive

KOBEI Kiln Christmas Series - Santa Claus and Reindeer Ornament / 幸兵衛窯 クリスマスオーナメント T776-3027 which covers hand-painted flowers onFounded in 1804 in Tajimi City, Gifu Prefecture, Kobei Kiln () has long played a vital role in preserving the Mino ware tradition and once served as an official supplier to Edo Castle. Now led by the eighth generation Kato Ryotaro (), the kiln has earned global acclaimincluding recognition as a Living National Treasurefor its exceptional craftsmanship and revival of ancient techniques. The kiln continues to shape future artisanseach piece is