Japanese Mizusashi - Blue Kanji Mountainous Porcelain Fresh Water Container - 1100ml

This elegant mizusashi (water container) features white porcelain decorated with blue kanji and mountainous village motifs. A small spot on its lip has been repaired via kintsugi.

A mizusashi (水指 - fresh water container) is used to store fresh water used to refill the kama (釜 - kettle) during a tea ceremony. They are usually made from ceramics, lacquer, or occasionally bare wood.

Please note, due to this item's size and weight, it will be expensive to ship and we likely cannot offer our traditional gift wrapping.

Dimensions:

16cm (6.3in) - width
16.2cm (6.4in) - height
1100ml - capacity

Condition: Very good

This vintage Japanese item ships from Thailand