Brown and beige glazed stoneware mizusashi (tea-ceremony fresh water container), shown upright from the front with its domed ceramic lid in place over a cylindrical body banded with horizontal brushed glaze.
Front view of the lidded brown-beige mizusashi rotated slightly, highlighting the streaked horizontal glaze around the cylindrical body.
Three-quarter view of the mizusashi with its flat ceramic lid removed and propped upright beside the container.
Overhead angle of the open mizusashi with the lid lying to the side, revealing the glazed interior and mouth.
Close overhead look into the open mouth of the mizusashi, showing the pale glazed interior and rim.
Closeup of the rim and upper body detailing the layered brown and beige glaze.
Closeup of the body surface showing the horizontal brushed glaze striations.
Underside of the mizusashi showing the unglazed foot and an incised maker's mark on the base.
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Japanese Mizusashi - Brown Beige Glazed Fresh Water Container - 1100ml

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This tsutsu-gata mizusashi (water container) features a beautifully mottled brown and beige glaze.

A mizusashi (水指 - fresh water container) is used to store fresh water used to refill the kama (釜 - kettle) during a tea ceremony. They are usually made from ceramics, lacquer, or occasionally bare wood.

Dimensions:

12.4cm (4.9in) - width
14.9cm (5.9in) - height
1100ml - capacity

Condition: Very good (chips on the rim, please see photos)

This vintage Japanese item ships from Thailand

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