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Pair of Japanese High Quality Chôshi 銚子 'Sake Ewers', Signed 'Sei’ô' 晴王

About the Item

Pair of high quality cast iron chôshi (sake ewers) with a detailed lacquered lid. Its body with a refined embossed design of a bird of prey (môchô) perched on a stand and on the reverse a stylized pine tree (matsu). The black lacquered lids with golden hiramaki-e (low-relief lacquer design): one with a crane (tsuru) flying above a plum blossom tree (ume), the other with a pair of cranes flying above a pine tree. Both lids with a white metal knob. The spout with a white metal lining, and the loop handles decorated with a subtle embossed karakusa (scrolling foliage) design. Both standing on three low feet. The body is signed 'Image of Sei’ô’ (Sei'ô ga). Including original wooden tomobako (storage box). When shipped we will add a certificate of authenticity. Price including insured shipping.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 5.91 in (15 cm)Width: 6.82 in (17.3 cm)Depth: 4.77 in (12.1 cm)
  • Sold As:
    Set of 2
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Iron,Lacquer,Cast,Hand-Crafted,Lacquered
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    Early Meiji period
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Both in a very good condition with minimal traces consistent with age. The kettles have been tested to see if they leaks, and there is no leakage. Please look at the photos for a condition reference.
  • Seller Location:
    Amsterdam, NL
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: B20971stDibs: LU7165231468172
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