Japanese Chaire - 桶谷定一 Teiichi Oketani - Black Drip-Glazed Taikai Kyo-yaki Tea Canister

Japanese Chaire - 桶谷定一 Teiichi Oketani - Black Drip-Glazed Taikai Kyo-yaki Tea Canister

Regular price $219.00
/
  • Vintage. Made in Japan
  • Ships from the United States
  • In stock, ready to ship
  • Inventory on the way

  • Get $5 off your next purchase of tea when you buy $50 of teaware

This grand Kyo-yaki Chaire (茶入 - tea container) is made in the classic taikai (大海 - vast ocean) shape, with a low, wide body and a large opening. The black glaze is pierced by two colourful drips down the shomen (正面 - face) with the main drip going all the way to the bottom of the glaze.

Made by Teiichi Oketani (桶谷定一), a second generation potter born in 1935 who specialises in chaire and tenmoku chawan. This vintage item ships in its original tomobako (paulownia wooden box).

Chaire (茶入 - tea container), pronounced cha-ee-reh or chai-reh, are ceramic vessels used to hold high-grade matcha used to make koicha (thick tea). They are some of the most highly-regarded tea ceremony utensils. Chaire lids are typically coated with gold or silver leaf on the underside, which was thought to be a pure material that would discolour when it came into contact with poison, thus protecting one from drinking poisoned tea. Chaire are also paired with a custom-made silk brocade pouch (仕覆 - shifuku) that is tied tightly with a drawstring.

Dimensions:

8.3cm (3.3in) - width
6cm (2.4in) - height

Condition: Excellent

This vintage Japanese item ships from the United States

-----------------
Like what you see? Follow us on Instagram @tezumitea and comment 'I love tea' on any photo for a chance to win free teaware!

Unique Teas
Sourced from small, family-operated farms across Japan.
Experience our tea

Tezumi Classics Discovery Sample Set

Tezumi Classics Discovery Sample Set
Tezumi Classics Discovery Sample Set
Tezumi Classics Discovery Sample Set
Tezumi Classics Discovery Sample Set
Tezumi Classics Discovery Sample Set
Tezumi Classics Discovery Sample Set
Tezumi Classics Discovery Sample Set
Tezumi Classics Discovery Sample Set
Tezumi Classics Discovery Sample Set
Tezumi Classics Discovery Sample Set
Tezumi Classics Discovery Sample Set

Tezumi Classics Discovery Sample Set

Regular price $48.00
/
Experience our ten classic teas, sourced from small farms around Japan.
Recently viewed