Vintage Japanese Mizusashi Water Pot - 1970s Showa Era (25D-180-1)

Vintage Japanese Mizusashi Water Pot, 1970s, Showa Era (SKU 25D-180-1)

Showa-era mizusashi in rustic brown stoneware with original wooden tomobako storage box

This vintage Japanese water pot, or mizusashi, presents a classic, full-bodied silhouette in warm chestnut-brown stoneware. The subtly faceted shoulders, lightly banded neck, and natural firing speckles give the surface a quiet movement that suits both formal tea gatherings and everyday interior display. A glossy black metal lid provides a clean, modern contrast to the earthy clay body.

The accompanying signed wooden tomobako is inscribed 「古唐津水指」(Ko-Karatsu Mizusashi), evoking the venerable Karatsu ware tradition that has long been cherished in the Japanese tea ceremony. Whether used functionally as a water jar or as an understated flower vessel, this Showa-era piece brings the wabi-sabi charm of the tearoom into contemporary spaces.

• Origin: Japan, in the style of Karatsu ware (Ko-Karatsu mizusashi)
• Era: Showa period, circa 1970s
• Material: High-fired stoneware with brown glaze; metal lid; wooden tomobako box
• Use: Traditional tea ceremony mizusashi (water jar); also suitable as a decorative vessel or flower container
• Features: Rounded vintage Japanese water pot form; rich brown glaze with natural kiln speckling and texture; contrasting black metal lid with loop handle; signed wooden storage box; understated wabi-sabi presence ideal for chanoyu or interior styling
• Dimensions: 6 1/2" Diameter x 7 1/2"H
• Condition: Excellent vintage condition with minor firing marks and surface variations typical of studio-made stoneware

A refined yet rustic Showa-era mizusashi that quietly enriches any Japanese tea or interior collection.

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.