Japanese Bronze Owl Tray Plate Kojima Hiromu Signed Art Lucky Bird BOS983 Stone it may retain a faint

it may retain a faint scent of the ocean or tide

The silica marks inside are a highlight for any collector of Korean ceramics or Tea Ceremony utensils

These are from quartz/silica stones used to stack bowls in the kiln

Period: Late Heian – Early Kamakura (12th century)

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Japanese Bronze Owl Tray Plate Kojima Hiromu Signed Art Lucky Bird BOS983 Stone it may retain a faintJapanese Bronze Owl Tray Plate Kojima Hiromu Signed Art Lucky Bird BOS983 Features & Cultural Context Artist Signed: The back of the tray bears the engraved signature "Hiromu, Kojima," indicating it is a work by the Japanese sculptor Hiromu Kojima. Symbolism: In Japanese culture, the Owl ("Fukurou") is a popular lucky charm often associated with the pun "Fu Kurou" (No Hardships) or "Fuku Rou" (Incoming Fortune). It is a perfect talisman for a