Ancient Japanese Storage Jar
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Description
Wabi Sabi Masterpiece. A Rare large Stoneware Storage Jar with Natural Ash Glaze. Japan, Tokoname ware, Muromachi period, 14th Century, height: 22" tall (including a wooden square stand)
As typical of early Tokoname ware, it was fired with coiled clay which resulted in a very thick wall and it is very heavy. As shown on the pictures, it came out of the kiln with warped shape as well as various blemishes such as bursted glaze bubbles, adhere shards, kiln cracks, and uneven base.
Provenance: An Old Generational Japanese Family.
" This jar has been in our family collection since early 1930s. We are a family known for one of our famous ancestors, Rai San'yo, (Wikipedia posting link https:// en.wikipedia.org/wiki/
Rai_San%27y%C5%8D
The jar was acquired by my grandfather who was very active in the tea ceremony circles in Kyoto area before the War. It was mostly used for flower arrangements or as a stand alone decoration at the entry foyer."
It measures 56 cm in height. As typical of early Tokoname ware, it was fired with coiled clay which resulted in a very thick wall and it is very heavy. As shown on the pictures, it came out of the kiln with warped shape as well as various blemishes such as bursted glaze bubbles, adhere shards, kiln cracks, and uneven base, etc. Other than some surface painting to obscure kiln cracks, there is no restoration.
Offered by J R Richards
Los Angeles. Ancient & Antique Contemporary Chinese, Japanese, Korean, and African Ceramics and Pottery. - More Information
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Message from Seller:
J R Richards has over 23 years of experience in the Ceramic Arts, specializing in Ancient and Contemporary Asian Ceramics, with a focus on Chinese, Japanese, and Korean pottery. Based in Los Angeles, J R Richards curates rare and high-quality pieces for discerning collectors and interior designers, showcasing them at major art fairs such as the San Francisco Fall Antiques Show and New York Asia Week. | joey@joeyrichards.com
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