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Japanese Antique Wabi-Sabi Edo Pottery Vase 1800s-1860s / Tsubo

About the Item

This is a very old ceramic vase made in Japan. It was made in the Edo period (1860s-1860s). It is called Shigaraki ware in Japan. This large vase was used to hold and carry tea leaves. Due to its use over time, it has taken on an air of decadence. Very fortunately, this vase is in beautiful condition with no cracks. Please note that it cannot be filled with water. This pottery evokes the spirit of wabi-sabi, the Japanese philosophy of finding beauty in imperfection and impermanence. It is understated, humble, unconventional, and the opposite of vulgarity. Unique and extremely rare. Since ancient times, people have created and inherited necessary tools from familiar materials to survive in the severe struggle against nature, and have nurtured a lifestyle culture. As they are used over time, they accumulate flavor and reflect a way of life. In today's world, where cheap and disposable products are encouraged, the act of repeatedly modifying and re-creating the things around us opens up a new world. With this philosophy in mind, we have carefully selected beautiful, powerful, and unique items.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 23.63 in (60 cm)Diameter: 18.12 in (46 cm)
  • Style:
    Edo (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Pottery,Japanned
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1800s-1860s
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Sammu-shi, JP
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU5487245407572

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