Item Description 丈助 Josuke (dates unknown) — Oribe Ware A refined and elegant mizusashi (fresh water container for the tea ceremony) crafted in the distinctive tradition of Oribe ware (Oribe-yaki), one of Japan's most celebrated and dynamic ceramic styles originating in the Mino region during the early Edo period. The vessel takes a classic cylindrical (tsutsugata) form and is adorned with painted floral motifs (hanamon) rendered beneath a lustrous green copper glaze (ryoku-yu), the hallmark of Oribe aesthetics. The emerald glaze flows and pools with characteristic depth, while the floral designs display the bold, free-spirited brushwork associated with the Oribe tradition — a style famously inspired by the tea master Furuta Oribe (1543–1615), a disciple of Sen no Rikyū. The piece bears the potter's mark "Josuke" (Josuke-mei) and comes housed in its original wooden presentation box (kibako), confirming its status as a purposefully crafted tea-ceremony utensil of artistic merit. As a mizusashi, this vessel would have been placed in the tokonoma alcove or on the tea mat to hold the pure water used to replenish the iron kettle and rinse tea bowls during the chanoyu ceremony. The combination of the cylindrical silhouette, vivid green glaze, and delicate floral decoration makes this a quintessential example of Oribe ware's marriage of rustic vitality and refined elegance — a prized addition to any collection of Japanese ceramics or tea-ceremony arts. Size Height: 20 cm Width: 13.5 cm Depth: 13.5 cm Weight 1,214 g / 1.214 kg Condition Shows scuffs, scratches, and soiling consistent with age and use; please refer to the photographs for full details. Artist Profile Josuke is a potter's mark (mei) associated with a craftsman working within the Oribe ware tradition of the Mino region (present-day Gifu Prefecture, Japan). Oribe ware, established under the influence of the great daimyo tea master Furuta Oribe in the early 17th century, is celebrated for its bold green copper glazes, dynamic painted motifs, and unconventional forms. Pieces bearing the Josuke mark are characterised by skilled wheel-thrown forms and expressive decorative glazing in keeping with the Oribe aesthetic. The work comes with a wooden box (kibako), attesting to its recognition as a piece of artistic and ceremonial significance. NOTICE: The lot will be carefully packaged and sent by Japan Post, DHL or FedEx depend on the situation. It takes about 3 weeks to receive normally. Import duties, taxes, and charges are not included in the item price or shipping cost. These charges are the buyer's responsibility. Sometimes Customes or delivery company in your country contact you for Customs clearance via phone or email. Please make sure that you could answer the phone. If you don't, the parcel will return to me and it cost more double shipping fee for reshipping. I appreciate your cooperation.