Early 20th Century Bulgarian Terracotta Slip Ware Bowl blue Japanese fishermen would display textiles

Japanese fishermen would display textiles featuring this folklore as a good-luck talisman as well as celebrating a successful fishing season or wishing the crew a prosperous harvest

The breast plate (mune-ate) typically worn by higher ranking fire officials and samurai brigade members

these pieces have a traditional baluster form featuring an elongated

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This particular piece illustrates the sashiko (running stitch) beautifully

Early 20th Century Bulgarian Terracotta Slip Ware Bowl blue Japanese fishermen would display textilesHere we have a beautiful, Early 20th Century, traditional red clay, terracotta bowl. The interior features a "slip ware" (liquid clay) decoration in a cream and light green tones creating an abstract look with a glazed finish. The exterior is un glazed reviling the natural texture and age of this stunning piece. This specific type of pottery is known as vernacular, meaning it was historically made for everyday use by local craftsmen. This antique can