Stoneware - Uda Sahei - Japan - Late 20th century
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Uda Sahei Mizusashi, a cylindrical tea ceremony water container with lid in Seto glaze, 15 cm high and 15 cm in diameter, with a deep brown‑black glaze and copper highlights and upper‑third green emerald runs, signed and original, in excellent condition and from Japan, Fin du XXe siècle, private collection provenance.
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Mizusashi — Water container for the tea ceremony, by Uda Sahei
From the collection of Mr. D, Europe.
Shipped from Europe: no customs fees for EU bidders.
Rare on the European market. A mizusashi (cold water container) with lid, made by Uda Sahei in the tradition of Seto glazes. The cylindrical body with slightly convex walls is covered in a deep brown-black glaze with copper-toned highlights; the upper third shows characteristic green emerald runs and clouding typical of Seto-glaze firing. Finely impressed throwing lines structure the lower section. The flat lid in glossy black lacquer is surmounted by a ring handle. Accompanied by its original box. Very good condition.
Dimensions
Height: 15 cm — Diameter: 15 cm
Uda Sahei
Japanese ceramist specializing in pieces for the tea ceremony (chado), working in the tradition of Seto glazes — one of the Six Ancient Kilns of Japan. Water containers (mizusashi) are among the essential elements of the chado utensils, used to hold cold water during the ceremony.
Mizusashi — Water container for the tea ceremony, by Uda Sahei
From the collection of Mr. D, Europe.
Shipped from Europe: no customs fees for EU bidders.
Rare on the European market. A mizusashi (cold water container) with lid, made by Uda Sahei in the tradition of Seto glazes. The cylindrical body with slightly convex walls is covered in a deep brown-black glaze with copper-toned highlights; the upper third shows characteristic green emerald runs and clouding typical of Seto-glaze firing. Finely impressed throwing lines structure the lower section. The flat lid in glossy black lacquer is surmounted by a ring handle. Accompanied by its original box. Very good condition.
Dimensions
Height: 15 cm — Diameter: 15 cm
Uda Sahei
Japanese ceramist specializing in pieces for the tea ceremony (chado), working in the tradition of Seto glazes — one of the Six Ancient Kilns of Japan. Water containers (mizusashi) are among the essential elements of the chado utensils, used to hold cold water during the ceremony.
Details
Dynastic Style/Period
Late 20th century
Number of objects
1
Artist
Uda Sahei
Country of Origin
Japan
Attribution
Signed
Material
Stoneware
Height
15 cm
Width
15 cm
Depth
15 cm
Condition
Excellent condition
Provenance
Private collection
Authenticity
Original/official
