Antique Dragon Suiseiji Mizutori Suichu (Jap. Celadon Ewer 水注)

Hard to find: Large antique Kyo-yaki Suiseiji Mizutori Suichu (also called "mizutsugi").It is a Japanese ewer, an utensil used in the sado and sencha tea ceremony to replenish the jar that holds water for rinsing teabowls and filling the iron kettle at the tea ceremony.

This wonderful antique celadon suichu was made around the end of the 19th century during the Japanese Meiji Period. It bears a spectacular dragon design and engraved patterns outline, a difficult technique which is called "katakiribori". A similar example is exhibited in the National Museum of Korea, please have a look at the last picture.

Perfect condition.

Size: 19 cm high and 23,5 cm width.