Jar - Ceramic - Japanese Sumida River
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A single ceramic lidded box from Japan in Sumida Gawa style, dating to ca. 1890–1920 (late Meiji to early Taishō), shaped as a small traditional house with a glazed roof and a hand‑modeled figure, dimensions 13.5 × 13 × 10 cm, weight 575 g, in good used condition with minor signs of aging and a chip on the underside of the lid.
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Ceramic lid box from the late Meiji to early Taishō period (ca. 1890–1920)
possibly intended for storing tea or spices.
The object has the shape of a small traditional house with red and black engraved facade panels.
On the shiny glazed roof lies a handcrafted figurine of a child.
The roof has the typical thick, lightly dripping glaze of Sumida ceramics.
while contrasting with the matte, rough-textured walls.
The child's details are painted with soft colors.
On the side, there is a white glaze cartouche with the Japanese atelier mark.
indicates production at a Sumida workshop.
The whole has a playful, expressive appearance and fits within the sculptural style of Sumida Gawa.
The combination of architectural form and little figure also makes this object quite rare within the Sumida collection.
The item shows signs of use, and a chip is visible on the underside of the lid.
See the photos for an accurate impression.
The object is professionally packaged for shipping.
Ceramic lid box from the late Meiji to early Taishō period (ca. 1890–1920)
possibly intended for storing tea or spices.
The object has the shape of a small traditional house with red and black engraved facade panels.
On the shiny glazed roof lies a handcrafted figurine of a child.
The roof has the typical thick, lightly dripping glaze of Sumida ceramics.
while contrasting with the matte, rough-textured walls.
The child's details are painted with soft colors.
On the side, there is a white glaze cartouche with the Japanese atelier mark.
indicates production at a Sumida workshop.
The whole has a playful, expressive appearance and fits within the sculptural style of Sumida Gawa.
The combination of architectural form and little figure also makes this object quite rare within the Sumida collection.
The item shows signs of use, and a chip is visible on the underside of the lid.
See the photos for an accurate impression.
The object is professionally packaged for shipping.
Details
Era
1900-2000
Weight
575 g
Title additional information
Japanese Sumida River
No. of items
1
Country of Origin
Japan
Material
Ceramic
Style
Antique
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of ageing
Height
13.5 cm
Width
13 cm
Depth
10 cm
Estimated Period
1890–1920
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