Four pottery incense powder boxes from Japan

A box in the form of a recumbent lamb

Japan, Showa period, 1926 – 1989
Height: 1 1/2 inches, 4 cm
Length: 2 inches, 5 cm

Signed Kiyomizu Rokubei (1875-1959). With original wood box. Kiyomizu Rokubei is the name assigned to the head of the Kyoto based Kiyomizu family of ceramists. With over 240 years of history, the studio is now into its eighth generation. The family was influential in the development and survival of Kyo ware. The potter of this charming box is Kiyomizu Rokube V, known by the Go: Shorei.

A box in the form of a rabbit

Japan, Showa period, 1926 – 1989
Height: 2 3/8 inches, 6 cm
Length: 2 3/8 inches, 6 cm

The rabbit is modelled with long, prone ears. Signed Yoshimura Rakunyo 2nd (Kyoto 1929).

A box in the form of a rabbit

Japan, Showa period, 1926 – 1989
Height: 1 1/2 inches, 4 cm
Length: 2 3/8 inches, 6 cm

The rabbit has green enameled ears and red bulging eyes.
Signed: Ishida Rainosuke (Kyoto 1903-?) With original wood box.

A box in the form of a long-tailed mouse, sitting on a large fruit

Japan, Showa period, 1926 – 1989
Height: 1 1/8 inches, 5.5 cm
Length: 2 3/8 inches, 6 cm

Signed Kawasaki Waraku, who was born in Kyoto in 1936. With original wood box.
Kawasaki Waraku, born in 1936, is the 7th generation of Waraku potters.