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Antique Japanese wooden lacquered tea-ceremony water container from the late Meiji period (c. 1850–1900), black exterior with gold relief fan motifs and red vermilion lacquer interior, fixed shaped handle and split lid, dimensions 16 × 23 × 17 cm, weight 450 g, from a private collection, in good used condition with age-related signs including craquelure and a crack on the base.
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Ancient Japanese container 'Teoke' (water bucket for the tea ceremony) in lacquered wood, dating to the late 19th century (Meiji period). The exterior features a refined black lacquer finish with raised gold decorations in fan motifs, while the interior is coated with vermilion red lacquer. The piece features a fixed shaped handle and a two-part lid. Solid wooden construction; there are widespread signs of aging consistent with the period, including craquelure on the interior lacquer and a chip with lacquer flaking on the base.
Ancient Japanese container 'Teoke' (water bucket for the tea ceremony) in lacquered wood, dating to the late 19th century (Meiji period). The exterior features a refined black lacquer finish with raised gold decorations in fan motifs, while the interior is coated with vermilion red lacquer. The piece features a fixed shaped handle and a two-part lid. Solid wooden construction; there are widespread signs of aging consistent with the period, including craquelure on the interior lacquer and a chip with lacquer flaking on the base.
Details
Era
1400-1900
Weight
450 g
Country of origin
Japan
Material
Wood
Dynastic style/period
Meiji period (1868-1912)
Style
Antique
Provenance
Private collection
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of ageing
Height
16 cm
Width
23 cm
Depth
17 cm
Estimated period
1850-1900
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