An Edo Period Satsuma Cha-ire with Gold Painted Chrysanthemum
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Directory: Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Japanese: Tea Articles: Pre 1900: Item # 1356259
Directory: Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Japanese: Tea Articles: Pre 1900: Item # 1356259
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The jet-black glaze of this cha-ire (tea caddy) nicely highlights the Chrysanthemum flowers (Kiku) adorning the upper surface—long considered auspicious symbols of longevity and rejuvenation in Japan. When first introduced to the island nation during the Nara period (710 – 793 AC), the Japanese Royal Family was fascinated with the Chrysanthemum. Over time, it became the Imperial Family Emblem and during certain eras was generally forbidden to be used by the general public.
In fine antique condition, this piece is 1.6 inches in diameter (4 cm) and stands 3.2 inches tall (8 cm). It comes in a period wood box, an ami-kake covering (netting over the tea caddy), and with a decorative silk cloth.
The jet-black glaze of this cha-ire (tea caddy) nicely highlights the Chrysanthemum flowers (Kiku) adorning the upper surface—long considered auspicious symbols of longevity and rejuvenation in Japan. When first introduced to the island nation during the Nara period (710 – 793 AC), the Japanese Royal Family was fascinated with the Chrysanthemum. Over time, it became the Imperial Family Emblem and during certain eras was generally forbidden to be used by the general public.
In fine antique condition, this piece is 1.6 inches in diameter (4 cm) and stands 3.2 inches tall (8 cm). It comes in a period wood box, an ami-kake covering (netting over the tea caddy), and with a decorative silk cloth.
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