{"product_id":"vintage-japanese-akogi-ware-mizusashi-68516","title":"Vintage Japanese Akogi Ware Mizusashi Tea Ceremony Water Jar","description":"\u003cp\u003eA striking vintage Japanese mizusashi (fresh-water jar) made in the tradition of Akogi ware.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOriginally created as a utensil for the Japanese tea ceremony, this piece is distinguished by its dramatic contrast of glaze, clay, and surface.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA thick creamy-white glaze flows irregularly from the upper portion of the vessel, forming expressive drips over the warm reddish-brown and earthy surface beneath.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe result is highly individual, giving the mizusashi a strong presence even when displayed without its traditional tea-ceremony context.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMIZUSASHI — JAPANESE TEA CEREMONY\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA mizusashi is a lidded vessel used during the Japanese tea ceremony to hold fresh water.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlthough fundamentally functional, mizusashi have long provided ceramic artists and potters with an important format for exploring clay, glaze, firing, and form.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis piece can be used as a traditional tea utensil or appreciated independently as a Japanese ceramic vessel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAKOGI WARE\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis piece is identified as Akogi ware (阿漕焼), a Japanese ceramic tradition associated with Mie Prefecture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts character is defined here by the interaction between the earthy ceramic body and the strongly contrasting pale glaze.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEXPRESSIVE GLAZE\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe most distinctive feature of this piece is its glaze.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe creamy-white upper surface breaks into irregular drips and flowing edges, revealing areas of reddish-brown, dark brown, and earthy ceramic beneath.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRather than creating a uniform decorative surface, the firing and glaze produce an organic composition that changes around every side of the vessel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis makes the piece particularly rewarding to view from multiple angles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMAKER'S MARK\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn impressed mark is present on the underside of the vessel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe mark is visible but has not been conclusively identified, so no specific maker attribution is being made.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease refer to the photographs for the mark itself.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSIZE\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHeight: approx. 15.5 cm \/ 6.10 in\u003cbr\u003e\nDiameter: approx. 12.5 cm \/ 4.92 in\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMaterial: Ceramic\u003cbr\u003e\nWare: Akogi ware \/ Akogi-yaki\u003cbr\u003e\nType: Mizusashi \/ Japanese tea ceremony fresh-water jar\u003cbr\u003e\nOrigin: Japan\u003cbr\u003e\nPeriod: Vintage\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCONDITION\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExcellent vintage condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe piece has been very well preserved, with no noticeable chips, cracks, or major damage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA small dark spot is visible inside the vessel. It appears consistent with a firing-related mark or kiln characteristic rather than later damage, and has been left as part of the ceramic surface.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMinor variations in glaze, firing, texture, and coloration are inherent characteristics of handmade ceramics and are not considered defects.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease refer carefully to the photographs for the exact condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a one-of-a-kind vintage piece. The photographs show the actual item you will receive.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"WabiSabi Kitchen","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53965908214067,"sku":null,"price":260.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0975\/7130\/7827\/files\/Photoroom_20260831_125730.jpg?v=1788148983","url":"https:\/\/wabisabikitchen.net\/products\/vintage-japanese-akogi-ware-mizusashi-68516","provider":"WabiSabi Kitchen","version":"1.0","type":"link"}