Incense order container Akabeko　Japanese oxen　raku pottery　 Rakunyu kiln made in Japan

This is "Akabeko" from Rakunyuri.

It is a red cow papier-mache doll, a local toy of the Aizu district in Fukushima prefecture.

The cow is called "Beko" in Aizu, so it is called "Akabeko" in Fukushima prefecture.
Hence the name Akabekko, which means "red papier-mâché cow" in Japanese.

It is popular to ward off bad luck and as a good luck charm.

It fits in the palm of your hand and is a cute size.
This work reproduces the shape of Akabeko, and he does not shake his head.

The eyes are wide and smiling, which conveys the gentleness of the artist.
The cow is also plump and soft because of the warmth of Raku-yaki.

The inside of the incense container is glazed.

Due to its brittleness, Raku-yaki has been avoided as a tableware.
You can feel the warmth of the earth and the charm of the ornaments and incense containers that you enjoy decorating.



Product# 11988 Chinese zodiac sign Raku incense container Akabeko

Dimensions: 9cm (length), 4.5cm (width), 5 cm (height), dressing box

The shape, color, and size are different for each one because they are handmade.
Please note that the colors of the vessels may look different in real life than in the posted images due to the influence of the lighting, computer, monitor and settings at the time of photography. Please note that there is a possibility that the colors of the images may differ from the actual images due to the effects of lighting, computer and monitor settings at the time of photography.

History of Ceramics Yoshimura Rakunin
Rakuin II
Born in 1929
He completed the Kyoto pottery training center in 1948.
Thereafter, he studied under his father Jinshiro and inherited the rakuin method.
Belonged to the Kyoto Rakugama-kai. Became Chairman of the Kyoto Rakugama-kai in April 1985.

3rd Rakuin
1959 Born in Kyoto as the eldest son of Rakuin order II
1982 Graduated from Doshisha University, Faculty of Economics
1983 Completed the pottery course at the Kyoto Municipal Industrial Research Institute for the training of successors to the traditional industry
1984 Graduated from the Department of Molding at the Kyoto pottery school and later studied under his father, Rakuin Yoshimura 2nd
1986 Participated in Ceramista ceramics group
1989 Since then, he has participated in many group exhibitions and founded and presided over the Rakuiriyo studio.　
1993 Exhibited at the Kiyomizu-yaki Exhibition in Paris
2000 Receives a shuushin from Mr. Kumagai Ryu of Sennyu-ji Temple and works with the name of Shusei
2002 Shigeo Yoshimura exhibition at Daimaru Kochi and Hakata Maru

2003 Shigeo Yoshimura Tea Pottery Exhibition (Takashimaya Department Store, Kyoto)
2004 Manpuku-do takes the name of Rakuin Yoshimura as its successor.