Vintage Japanese Tea Ceremony Mizusashi Jug — 2000, Heisei Era (SKU: 25M-539) - 1

Vintage Japanese Tea Ceremony Mizusashi Jug — 2000, Heisei Era (SKU: 25M-539)

SKU:
25M-539
$90.00
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Description

Vintage Japanese Mizusashi Water Jug — 2000s, Heisei Era
A Subtle Vessel of Purity and Calm for the Traditional Tea Setting

This elegant Mizusashi (水指) jug from the Heisei period (2000s) embodies the refined essence of Japanese tea culture. With a minimalist silhouette and lustrous pale glaze, this piece reflects the wabi-sabi aesthetic—celebrating simplicity, natural form, and subtle imperfections.

Traditionally used to hold fresh water during chanoyu (the tea ceremony), this jug serves as both a functional object and an artistic statement. Its hand-thrown body is coated in a serene, semi-gloss glaze, offering a soft contrast to the raw clay base and subtle brushwork accents. The small metal fitting at the top allows for an optional lid, staying true to its purpose while adapting gracefully to modern display.

  • Origin: Japan

  • Era: 2000s, Heisei Period

  • Material: Glazed Ceramic

  • Color: Soft ash gray with dark brown rim

  • Function: Water container (Mizusashi) for tea ceremony

  • Condition: Excellent vintage condition with minor expected signs of age

  • Dimensions: 5 1/2" Diameter x 6"H

Whether placed in a tea room or styled as a sculptural vase, this vintage Mizusashi jug brings a quiet dignity and spiritual stillness to any space—a poetic symbol of Japanese craftsmanship and cultural tradition.