Michiba Soko Iris Natsume bell cricket natsume The decision to start exporting

The decision to start exporting came after Ichizaemon Morimura IV visited the World Fair in Paris

and the yellow cloth is spotty

Some wares have black or white markings called 'unge'

Unglazed pottery has a distinct smell compared to glazed wares

and the front features a hand-painted depiction of mountain peaks

Michiba Soko Iris Natsume bell cricket natsume The decision to start exporting*SHIPPING OPTIONS VARY DEPENDING ON THE DESTINATION, PLEASE SCROLL TO THE END OF THIS LISTING FOR MORE DETAILS. This listing is for a splendid Yamanaka nuri natsume made around 20 years ago by noted lacquer artist Michiba Soko. It is made of wood and decorated with beautiful irises using mother of pearl and the makie technique. In Japan irises bloom from early to mid summer and are associated with the annual rainy season. Their elegant blooms can be