ONI (鬼)

Legendary creatures of Japanese folklore, Oni are gigantic demons similar to orcs, with sharp claws and horns sprouting from their heads, embodying the untamed forces of nature. In folk tales they are often portrayed as wicked and destructive beings. It is said that they were originally benevolent spirits, capable of warding off evil, but over...

This work is a work of famous ceramist Deishi Shibuya of Hagi ware.