Shigaraki Ware Ornament - Galloping Horse - 23 cm / 信楽焼 LCT-D5 and silver are applied

and silver are applied

Where the glaze pools thickly

from a potter who has spent a lifetime learning to tell the difference

creating a container that perfectly preserves its contents

Shigaraki Ware Ornament - Galloping Horse - 23 cm / 信楽焼 LCT-D5 and silver are appliedLeaping forward above a flowing wave, this white horse captures a sense of strength, momentum and an uplifting beginning. Its softly textured ceramic body is accented with touches of blue, brown and gold, while the small wooden plaque bearing Kaiun expresses a wish for good fortune and favourable opportunities. In Japan, the horse, or Uma , is the zodiac animal for 2026. Admired for its spirited nature and forward movement, the horse is a meaningful