TESAI KABIN [Asagao] Cast Iron The Tomoe is said to

The Tomoe is said to be derived from the Magatama

rust-resistant

heated gold leaf is applied in the shape of a ring or circle onto a deep red background

The motif depicted is a pine tree known as Sagari-matsu—a reference to the famous “Ichijō Sagari-matsu” in Kyoto

particularly bergamot

TESAI KABIN [Asagao] Cast Iron The Tomoe is said toThis single stem vase is crafted from a base of Karatsu style clay, finished with a slip made from carefully selected Amakusa porcelain clay, and adorned with hand painted underglaze and overglaze decoration. Slipwarea technique developed by artisans of the past who longed for white ceramics when white clay was scarceadds a soft, refined texture to the piece. The gently shaped form, created on the potters wheel, and the interplay between the earthy