Japanese Shigaraki Tsubo Jar, 19th Ceentury

$1,950.00

This is a very good example of a Shigaraki Tsubo vessel whose intended purpose was to contain water. Note the spout located at the bottom of the jar. This example of Shigaraki ware is drip glazed. The Tsubo date to the end of the Edo or beginning of the Meiji period. The intense green of the drip glaze is a mark of quality and is very desirable. **Please note there is considerable light refraction on the high gloss glaze of the Tsubo and the white marks are not flaws.

This is a very good example of a Shigaraki Tsubo vessel whose intended purpose was to contain water. Note the spout located at the bottom of the jar. This example of Shigaraki ware is drip glazed. The Tsubo date to the end of the Edo or beginning of the Meiji period. The intense green of the drip glaze is a mark of quality and is very desirable. **Please note there is considerable light refraction on the high gloss glaze of the Tsubo and the white marks are not flaws.

  • Dimensions: Height: 19 in (48.26 cm)Diameter: 11 in (27.94 cm)

  • Style:

    Edo/Meiji (Of the Period)

  • Materials and Techniques: Pottery,Hand-Crafted

  • Place of Origin: Japan

  • Period: 19th Century

  • Date of Manufacture: c. 1870-1880

  • Condition: Good Wear consistent with age and use. Overall very good condition. There is considerable light refraction on the high gloss glaze; the white marks are refraction marks, not flaws

  • Reference Number: mjhdesignarts.08.08.25