Vintage Japanese Water Pot (SKU: 25D-180-4) -

Vintage Japanese Mizusashi Water Pot - 1970s Showa Era (25D-180-4)

SKU:
25D-180-4
$80.00
IMPORTED FROM JAPAN
Dimensions: 6 1/2" Diameter x 6"H
Ship From Location: Berkeley, California
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Vintage Japanese Mizusashi Water Pot, 1970s, Showa Era (SKU 25D-180-4)

Showa-era mizusashi with soft white glaze and celadon-green pooling, complete with signed tomobako

This vintage Japanese water pot, or mizusashi, dates to the Showa period and features a gentle, wheel-thrown form finished in a milky white glaze with warm sandy undertones. Translucent celadon-green runs softly over the shoulder, evoking mountain mists and lending the piece a tranquil, seasonal presence ideal for the tea room or a serene interior vignette.

The flat lid is decorated with spiral throwing rings that echo through the interior and base, culminating in a sculpted central knob reminiscent of a small peak rising from swirling water. Presented with its original signed wooden tomobako, this 1970s Showa-era mizusashi offers both functional elegance for the tea ceremony and a refined example of modern Japanese studio pottery for display.

  • Origin: Japan
  • Era: Showa period (circa 1970s)
  • Material: Glazed stoneware ceramic
  • Use: Tea ceremony mizusashi (fresh water pot) or decorative vessel
  • Features: White glaze with celadon-green pooling and ochre accents, spiral-thrown body and lid, sculpted peak-shaped lid knob, potter’s mark to base, original signed wooden tomobako storage box
  • Dimensions: 6 1/2" Diameter x 6"H
  • Condition: Excellent

A quietly expressive Showa-era mizusashi that brings the calm of water and mountain forms to any tea setting or curated Japanese interior.

As part of our mission to preserve and share Japanese craftsmanship, we offer antiques that were made not just to be admired, but to be used. These pieces were crafted for everyday life, and we honor their purpose by ensuring they can continue to be enjoyed and lived with today.

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.

Additional Information
size:
6 1/2" Diameter x 6"H