A Shigaraki Mizusashi [Water pot]
Momoyama period (16th-17th century)
The irregularly shaped, rounded body incised with two horizontal lines, a greyish cream body burned greenish and yellowish brown, decorated with brown, white and green glazes, various cracks and ishihaze [small feldspar flecks] typically appreciated for this type of ware, gold lacquer repairs to rim and body, black lacquer cover
15cm. high (including lid)
A Shigaraki Mizusashi [Water pot]
Momoyama period (16th-17th century)
The irregularly shaped, rounded body incised with two horizontal lines, a greyish cream body burned greenish and yellowish brown, decorated with brown, white and green glazes, various cracks and ishihaze [small feldspar flecks] typically appreciated for this type of ware, gold lacquer repairs to rim and body, black lacquer cover
15cm. high (including lid)