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Antique Japanese Ceramic Tanba Chaire with Lid

Offered by: Tishu

Description
A stoneware ceramic chaires (Tea caddies) of Ko-seto ware type from Edo period Japan circa 18th century. This type of small jar was made of stoneware possibly in Tanba (Tamba) kilns, located in Tachikui, Hyogo Prefecture. One of the six ancient kilns in Japan, the origin of Tamba ware can be dated to the medieval period. The squad round form with a relatively large mouth distinguishes this piece from the ones made in Seto, Prototyped from Chinese chaire, the container was considered the most important piece of the accoutrement for Chado (tea ceremony).
This Charie was from the same collection as the other two Seto chaires on offer (see last picture; deaccessioned from Yale University Art Gallery collection). The jar features a finely grooved exterior surface that covers nearly the entire body except the base. Residues of ash glaze could be discerned on one side. The ivory lid was turned and gold-foiled on the bottom. It has three dark old crack lines. The base of the jar and the lid retain various old collecting paper labels with numbers and hand-written numbers as shown.

More Information

Origin:	Japan
Period:	18th Century
Materials:	ceramic
Condition:	Good. Fine antique condition with minor wear and markings on the base. Tiny flea bite on the rim and accumulation at places between groove lines. Lid with crack lines as shown.
Creation Date:	18th century
Styles / Movements:	Asian, Traditional
Patterns:	Animal/Insects, Geometric, Handmade
Incollect Reference #:	823480

Dimensions

H.	3.1 in;	Diam.	3.875 in;
H.	7.87 cm;	Diam.	9.84 cm;

Message from Seller:

Tishu, based in Atlanta, GA, offers a diverse collection ranging from Neolithic art to 20th-century collectibles, with a focus on Mid-century design, Japanese and Korean art, Asian textiles, and Contemporary Aboriginal art. Driven by a passion for timeless beauty, the gallery is open by appointment only and offers works that span 5,000 years of history. Reach them at 305-400-0561 or tishu@tishugallery.com.