Overview of this product
The name Bo-no-saki comes from its resemblance to the weight on a balance beam or the metal fittings at the end of a pole used in ancient Japan to transport people.
This is one of several types of very thin-walled pottery from the Momoyama period.
While miscellaneous daily notes are originally thick and sturdy, this Bo-no-saki was made as a water jar for the tea ceremony. It has therefore been an expensive water jar for the tea ceremony since its inception.
There is a groove on the rim to receive a lacquered lid (black lid). This is also proof that it was created for the tea ceremony.
Historical background
During the Momoyama period
Bizen was mainly used for firing miscellaneous notes on daily life, but it is said that Hideyoshi ordered an instructor to come from Kyoto and start firing items for the tea ceremony.
Maker Kamajirushi
Two-line kettle mark.
Explanation of the design
Katamigawari (one-sided change) The color changes on the left and right. The sesame seeds on the left side have weathered and peeled off. Weathered over the years, the earthen texture is visible from underneath. It is a cold, withered texture created by the long history of time.
A small amount of sesame seeds remain in the center.
The right half shows the earthen texture at the time of firing.
Modern uses
Water pitcher for tea ceremonies. Used to store water. For decoration.
Characteristics of the clay
Hardly fired and hardened, this clay is characteristic of the Momoyama period, but has a moist clay feel.
Users
Tea masters
Warring states warlords
High priests
Height 16.1, mouth diameter 15.7, body diameter 15.9, bottom diameter 11
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