Authentic **Takatori Style Mizusashi** by master **Rakuzan**. This **Japanese Water Jar** with **Classic Earred Handles** and **Flowing Ash Glaze** is a superior **Tea Ceremony Ware**. Hand-crafted **Takatori Stoneware** from **Fukuoka Pottery** tradition, it is a **Zen Garden Centerpiece** or a gift for **Japanese Art Collectors**.
A magnificent fresh water jar (Mizusashi) by the Takatori master Rakuzan. This piece features the distinctively elegant 'ear' handles and the complex, layered glazes that have made Takatori-ware one of the 'Seven Enshu Kilns' favored by legendary tea masters.
**Basic Details** - **Artist**: Rakuzan (Takatori-ware Master) - **Technique**: Earred stoneware with multi-layered ash glazes - **Era**: Mid 20th Century (Showa Era) - **Origin**: Fukuoka, Japan (Takatori-yaki tradition) - **Dimensions**: approx. Diameter 19 cm (including ears), Height 15.5 cm - **Condition**: Excellent vintage condition
**Cultural & Artistic Insight** Takatori ware is celebrated for its 'Enshu' style—a pursuit of sophisticated, refined beauty known as 'Kirei-Sabi'. Unlike the rugged Iga style, Takatori focuses on thinness and the alchemical beauty of the glaze flow.
**Deep-Dive Commentary** **Artistry**: The highlight of this Mizusashi is the glaze. Colors shift from deep chocolate to amber and cream where the glaze has pooled and flowed during the intense firing. The ears are shaped with a graceful, balanced curve. **History**: Rakuzan is a lineage associated with the revival of traditional Takatori techniques. The mastery of temperature control is evident in the crisp transition of glaze colors on the body. **Usage**: The wide mouth and generous volume make this an ideal jar for professional tea room setups. Its elegant profile complements both old world ceramics and modern tea spaces.
*A river of amber stone, flowing through the silence of the tea room.*
