Vintage Japanese Oribe Stoneware Kashiki / Jikiro "食籠" (Lidded Sweets Bowl), Mid Showa (1946-1965) | SKU: 26M-638

Vintage Japanese Oribe Stoneware Kashiki / Jikiro "食籠" (Lidded Sweets Bowl), Mid Showa (1946-1965) | SKU: 26M-638

A signed vintage Oribe-style stoneware lidded bowl for the tea gathering, presented in its original wooden box.

This ceramic vessel is a kashiki, also called jikiro (食籠): a lidded container used in the tea ceremony to present sweets. The broad, shallow body with gently rounded square form, fitted lid, and generous interior suit the serving of wagashi far more than powdered tea storage. Its surfaces are richly varied in the Oribe tradition, combining a creamy crackled ground with deep copper-green glaze flowing over the lid and upper rim. Hand-painted decoration wraps the exterior in alternating panels of lattice, floral roundels, and hanging botanical motifs, while the interior is finished with iron-brown scrollwork and geometric ornament. A substantial arched handle rises from the lid, and the vessel stands on small feet, giving it a composed table presence. It is accompanied by a signed wooden storage box with calligraphy on the lid.

In a modern home, this vintage Japanese ceramic makes a striking display piece on a shelf, sideboard, or tea table, where its sculptural lid and dramatic green glaze can be appreciated from every angle. The lidded form also lends itself to holding wrapped sweets, small tea accessories, or treasured objects when not in ceremonial use. With its original wooden box, it remains an appealing choice for collectors of Japanese studio pottery, chanoyu utensils, and mid-century decorative arts.

• Origin: Japan
• Era: 1946-1965 (Mid Showa)
• Material: Stoneware with crackled light glaze, copper-green Oribe-style glaze, iron-brown painted decoration, and wooden storage box
• Use: Kashiki / Jikiro (lidded sweets bowl) for serving confectionery in the tea ceremony
• Modern Use: Decorative accent for shelving or tabletop display; container for wrapped sweets, small tea accessories, or keepsakes
• Features: Rounded square body; fitted lid with arched handle; small feet; hand-painted lattice, floral, and botanical motifs; painted interior; original signed wooden box
• Dimensions: 7"W x 7"D x 4"H
• Condition: Excellent

A characterful piece of vintage Japanese pottery, balancing expressive Oribe glazing with the refined function of a tea ceremony sweets vessel.

We use professional studio lighting to highlight the natural character of the wood. As a result, the tone may appear slightly warmer than under natural daylight.

All vintage items are sold as-is. Each piece may exhibit signs of age, including scratches, wear, or minor imperfections. These are not considered defects but natural evidence of the item’s authenticity and age.