Nonko (also known as Donyu) was Raku Kichizaemon III (1599-1656), famed for his series of seven chawan (Shichishu). This kuroraku chawan, entitled "Shishi" is inspired by a dynamic lion dance in the Noh play Shakkyo ("Stone Bridge").

Comes with a signed wooden box.
Handcrafted in Kyoto, Japan by Sasaki Shoraku III