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Beautiful mizusashi (water container for tea ceremony) crafted by Kamei Miraku XIII (1883–1956), a renowned potter in the Takatori ware tradition.
This piece can also be appreciated as a vase due to its refined form and presence.
Kamei Miraku inherited the legacy of Takatori ware, a style with over 400 years of history and recognized as one of the Seven Kilns of Enshū. This tradition, centered around tea ceramics, is known for the distinctive Takatori glaze, featuring subtle and elegant color variations created through clay composition, glaze layering, and climbing kiln effects.
The 13th generation, Miraku, was certified by the Ministry of Agriculture and Commerce in 1942 as a preserver of the technique, and the 14th generation was designated an Intangible Cultural Asset of Fukuoka City in 1977.
Founded by Korean potters in the late 16th century, Takatori ware is deeply respected among tea masters, particularly those who follow the refined taste of Kobori Enshū (1579–1647).
This is an elegant and authentic example of Japanese tea ceramics.
Condition: Good condition (★★★☆☆)
* The mizusashi itself has no damage
* The lid has small damages
Dimensions: W 14.3–15 cm × H 14.8 cm
Weight: 757g
About Takatori Ware
Takatori ware originated in the late 16th century in Fukuoka Prefecture, introduced by Korean potters brought to Japan during the Imjin War. It later flourished under the patronage of feudal lords and became one of the Seven Kilns of Enshū, favored by the tea master Kobori Enshū (1579–1647).
Takatori pottery is known for its refined, lightweight forms and distinctive glaze combinations called “Takatori-yaki glazes”, which often display a harmony of up to seven subtle colors. These effects result from careful control of clay, glaze application, and firing in climbing kilns (noborigama).
Highly respected among tea practitioners, Takatori ware continues to be valued for its elegant simplicity, quiet depth, and close connection to the aesthetics of the tea ceremony.