A ko-Seto Mizusashi with Black Lacquer Lid (Tea Master Item)
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- Era:
- Early Edo
- Price:
- $2,250
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Seto is a pottery tradition established in the 12th century with the aim of reproducing fine Chinese porcelain and tenmoku-style tea bowls—which were hard to come by in Japan at the time. Later, during the Muromachi period, Seto potters established kilns in Mino thus starting the period known as ko-Seto, or “old Seto.” These pieces were distinctive as they were produced in small batches and with great care. Later in Edo, the large-kiln style of production or “ogama” was introduced ushering in an era of mass production of glazed pottery and thus ending the era of ko-Seto production. Based on the assessment of the 10th Horinouchi Tea Master, we can be confident this piece was produced prior to the introduction of these large batch kilns.
In fine antique condition, this exceptional mizusashi is 18cm tall and 14.7 cm wide. As stated above, the piece comes housed in a kiri wood box signed by the 10th generation Horinouchi Tea Master, Fusen-sai (1889 - 1945). (examples of signatures and seals available upon request). ** International shipping and insurance included in the price
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