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Japanese Tea Ceremony Lacquer Mizusashi signed browse these categories for related items... All Items: Vintage Arts:Regional Art:Asian:Japanese:Lacquer: Pre 1980: item # 462149
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| 6.75" tall x 7" wide. Signed (Mafu?) with marked tombobako box, "Kobai Makie Mizusashi" and dating probably second half of the twentieth century. Excellent condition, very minor surface wear. This piece shows fine lacquer work done in low relief, of a design of plum blossoms on branches. The low relief work highlights the texture of the flower branches beautifully in shades of brown and gold. Mizusashi, also known as the fresh water jar, are of particular importance among tea utensils used for tea ceremony. Generally brought into the room by the host, it is made to be a reasonable weight when filled with water, and at the same time as a relatively larger piece, to work harmoniously with the utensils as whole. This is an unusual example of lacquer work, being more common to see in the form of the smaller tea storage jars, natsume. | ||
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