Vintage Japanese Tea Ceremony Mizusashi Water Jar, 1966 - 1989 (Late Showa) | SKU: 26M-850 (26M-850-2)

Japanese Mizusashi Water Jar | Vintage Tea Ceremony Vessel & Living Room Accent, 1966-1989 (Late Showa), SKU 26M-850-2

A serene celadon-glazed mizusashi with spontaneous iron-spot decoration -- a quiet expression of the wabi-sabi aesthetic.

A mizusashi is a lidded fresh-water jar used in the Japanese tea ceremony (chado) to replenish the iron kettle and rinse utensils during the ritual. This handcrafted Japanese ceramic piece is finished in a soft, luminous celadon glaze -- a pale sage-green tone that has been prized in East Asian ceramics for centuries. Scattered across the rounded body are deliberate iron-spot markings, dark amber flecks that bloom against the cool ground and lend the surface an organic, painterly quality entirely in keeping with the wabi-sabi philosophy of finding beauty in imperfection. The wide, gently flared collar and close-fitting flat lid with a small loop knob are characteristic of the classic mizusashi form. Unglazed terracotta clay is visible along the foot ring and the inner rim of the lid, revealing the warm earthen body beneath -- a hallmark of authentically hand-thrown Japanese antique ceramics from this period.

Beyond the tea room, this vintage Japanese tea ceremony utensil translates beautifully into contemporary interiors. Display it lidded on a living room shelf or entryway console as a sculptural accent that brings instant Japandi style calm to any setting. Its generous interior makes it a discreet vessel for small dried botanical stems or pampas grass -- an understated wabi-sabi centerpiece for a dining table or bedroom nightstand. It also works as a lidded canister for the kitchen counter or home office desk, storing loose-leaf tea, small stationery, or trinkets in considered style. A thoughtful housewarming gift or a distinctive find for collectors of Japanese antique ceramics.

• Origin: Japan
• Era: 1966-1989 (Late Showa)
• Material: Porcelain with celadon glaze and iron-spot decoration; unglazed stoneware foot ring
• Use: Mizusashi -- fresh-water jar used in the Japanese tea ceremony (chado) to replenish the kettle and rinse utensils
• Modern Use: Decorative lidded vessel for dried botanicals or pampas grass; countertop canister for loose-leaf tea or small sundries; living room or entryway accent in a Japandi or minimalist decor scheme
• Features: Rounded bulbous body with wide flared collar; close-fitting flat lid with small loop knob; soft celadon glaze with scattered iron-spot markings; exposed terracotta clay along foot ring and lid rim
• Dimensions: 5 1/2" Diameter x 5"H
• Condition: Excellent

A serene piece of vintage Japanese tea ceremony ware that brings the timeless calm of chado -- and the beauty of the wabi-sabi aesthetic -- into any modern home.

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 and antique 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.