Description

Antique Japanese Oribe ware (Oribe-yaki) mizusashi (cold water container for replenishing the water in a tea kettle) for tea ceremony. This type of Oribe is called Ao-Oribe (green Oribe) as it prominently features a rich green copper-sulfate glaze. This is applied in generous dripping swaths of color over a white crackle glaze. It is further decorated with designs from nature using deft and quick brushwork in a black glaze. It’s unglazed form is a reddish brown earthenware, still visible on the bottom of the container where is is supported by three tiny round feet. The lovely crackle and pitting of the glaze add to it’s overall natural beauty. Two small handles on either side. Fitted with a traditional black lacquer cover.

Age: Meiji Period (1868-1912)

Dimensions: 7 1/4″ high x 7 1/4″ wide (including handles)