Otafuku-Okame
- Okame-Otafuku: Japan 19th century
- Size: 13/16.5/14.5 cm
- Condition: quite good, soiled
- Material: ceramic
Okame or Otafuku a Japanese goddess of luck and stands for long life
Otafuku: means luck
Okame: means turtle
Unique pieces
The pieces shown here attracted our attention during our travels and we couldn't help but buy them, bring them with us and offer them now on our shop page.
Here you will find a cross-section of objects of different craftsmanship directions.
In contrast to what is usual in Europe, in Japan many objects are stored in specially made wooden boxes, which serve as a safe storage place during the time of non-use. This is certainly one of the main reasons why these objects are in excellent condition even after decades. Of course, the careful handling by their owners also plays an important role.
A larger problem for the objects made of wood is rather the different humidity of the place of origin and our homeland. As there is a dry climate in the centrally heated rooms, cracks can form due to shrinkage.