Japanese Mizusashi - Bamboo Geometric Patterned Arita-yaki Fresh Water Jar buying - 1200ml

buying This tsutsu-gata Arita-yaki mizusashi (water container) features white porcelain decorated with amazing blue bamboo and geometric patterned motifs.

A mizusashi (水指 - fresh water container) is used to store fresh water used to refill the kama (釜 - kettle) during a tea ceremony. They are usually made from ceramics, lacquer, or occasionally bare wood.

Arita-yaki (有田焼) is a type of Japanese pottery that traditionally comes from the are around the town of Arita on the island of Kyushu, Japan. Since the discovery of the raw materials for porcelain near Arita in the 16th century, Arita has been one of the major centers of Japanese porcelain production.

Dimensions:

14.1cm (5.6in) - width
14.2cm (5.6in) - height
1200ml - capacity

Condition: Excellent

This vintage Japanese item ships from Thailand

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