An Antique Celadon Chōshi for Sake with a Beautiful Gold Repair
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Chōshi are traditional Japanese sake pourers used in formal and ceremonial contexts, particularly in Shinto rituals and wedding ceremonies. They take the form of long-spouted vessels, typically made in pairs — one with a red lacquer finish (mesu chōshi) and one in black (osu chōshi) — representing feminine and masculine principles respectively. Historically made from lacquered wood or metal, chōshi became significant ritual objects in aristocratic and court culture from the Heian period onward, and their form has remained remarkably consistent across centuries. They are distinct from the more casual tokkuri sake flask used in everyday drinking, with chōshi reserved for occasions of ceremony and elevated formality. The example we see here is antique, has a brilliant celadon luminous glaze, and a single gold repair at the end of the pouring spout that contrasts beautifully with the overall composition. A welcome addition for any enthusiast of Japanese sake culture or those who appreciate antique ceramics and kintsugi gold joinery.
In fine antique condition, this piece is 6 inches across (15cm) and stands 2.4 inches tall (6cm). It comes unboxed but protected by an antique wrapping cloth.
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