Tea ceremony utensils: A green ceramic incense container with a decoration of the boar zodiac sign. The owner of the Tanzakuro tea house in front of the Yasaka Shrine in Gion during the Bunsei era. The foundation of Raku ware was started by Shichizaemon of Tanzakuya, and from the second generation, Shichibei, he devoted himself to the study of Raku ware as "Raku-yaki no Tanzakuya," and has continued to uphold that tradition for over 150 years. During that time, he was honored with orders from the Imperial Court, was treasured by various Imperial families, and in the early autumn of Taisho 7, when Marshal Heihachiro Togo visited Kyoto, he visited our workshop and received the handwritten name "Waraku." After that, he continued as a Raku ware kiln suitable for the tea ceremony under the name "Waraku," and has continued to this day. Raku ware, Raku ware kiln, 7th generation Waraku - Material: Ceramic - Color: Green, Gold - Design: Boar carving (zodiac sign) - Accessories: Wooden box, documents - Size: Approximately 6.3cm x 4.7cm x 5.7cm Please note that there may be minor stains due to long-term storage. Please check the images before purchasing. Thank you for viewing.