an important Bizen ware jar used as a water vessel (mizusashi) in the tea ceremony,
Momoyama period, circa 1600.
the jar formed from iron rich clay of the Okayama (Bizen) area when fired produces a reddish brown vessel of significant hardness; the unglazed surface receiving natural ash deposits giving the characteristic markings of Bizen ware such as Goma a distinctive sesame seed pattern of minute ash particles .
this jar is a fine example of the quality Bizen tea wares produced in the late 16th century
.height: 19 cm
Inv:# m 20
Enquire: jw.myeast@gmail.coman important Bizen ware jar used as a water vessel (mizusashi) in the tea ceremony,
Momoyama period, circa 1600.
the jar formed from iron rich clay of the Okayama (Bizen) area when fired produces a reddish brown vessel of significant hardness; the unglazed surface receiving natural ash deposits giving the characteristic markings of Bizen ware such as Goma a distinctive sesame seed pattern of minute ash particles .
this jar is a fine example of the quality Bizen tea wares produced in the late 16th century
.height: 19 cm
Inv:# m 20
Enquire: jw.myeast@gmail.com