Vintage Japanese Mizusashi Water Jar – Salt-Glazed Stoneware for Tea Ceremony
VINTAGE, HANDMADE. Authentic Japanese Mizusashi water jar, meticulously handcrafted/hand thrown from high-quality stoneware and adorned with a traditional salt glaze finish. This exquisite piece embodies the rustic elegance esteemed in Japanese tea ceremonies, where Mizusashi serve the essential function of holding fresh water for rinsing tea bowls and replenishing the kettle. The salt glaze technique, achieved by introducing salt into the kiln during high-temperature firing, results in a distinctive, slightly textured surface with subtle variations in color and sheen, enhancing the jar's unique aesthetic appeal. This Mizusashi features a gracefully curved form with a snugly fitting lid, reflecting the harmonious balance and simplicity central to Japanese ceramic artistry. Whether utilized in traditional tea gatherings or displayed as a standalone art piece, this Mizusashi offers a tangible connection to Japan's rich cultural heritage and the timeless beauty of its ceramic traditions."
Good vintage condition with minor wear consistent with age.
SIZE: 6.5”T X 6”W; TOP OPENING: 3.5”W
VINTAGE, HANDMADE. Authentic Japanese Mizusashi water jar, meticulously handcrafted/hand thrown from high-quality stoneware and adorned with a traditional salt glaze finish. This exquisite piece embodies the rustic elegance esteemed in Japanese tea ceremonies, where Mizusashi serve the essential function of holding fresh water for rinsing tea bowls and replenishing the kettle. The salt glaze technique, achieved by introducing salt into the kiln during high-temperature firing, results in a distinctive, slightly textured surface with subtle variations in color and sheen, enhancing the jar's unique aesthetic appeal. This Mizusashi features a gracefully curved form with a snugly fitting lid, reflecting the harmonious balance and simplicity central to Japanese ceramic artistry. Whether utilized in traditional tea gatherings or displayed as a standalone art piece, this Mizusashi offers a tangible connection to Japan's rich cultural heritage and the timeless beauty of its ceramic traditions."
Good vintage condition with minor wear consistent with age.
SIZE: 6.5”T X 6”W; TOP OPENING: 3.5”W
VINTAGE, HANDMADE. Authentic Japanese Mizusashi water jar, meticulously handcrafted/hand thrown from high-quality stoneware and adorned with a traditional salt glaze finish. This exquisite piece embodies the rustic elegance esteemed in Japanese tea ceremonies, where Mizusashi serve the essential function of holding fresh water for rinsing tea bowls and replenishing the kettle. The salt glaze technique, achieved by introducing salt into the kiln during high-temperature firing, results in a distinctive, slightly textured surface with subtle variations in color and sheen, enhancing the jar's unique aesthetic appeal. This Mizusashi features a gracefully curved form with a snugly fitting lid, reflecting the harmonious balance and simplicity central to Japanese ceramic artistry. Whether utilized in traditional tea gatherings or displayed as a standalone art piece, this Mizusashi offers a tangible connection to Japan's rich cultural heritage and the timeless beauty of its ceramic traditions."
Good vintage condition with minor wear consistent with age.
SIZE: 6.5”T X 6”W; TOP OPENING: 3.5”W