This is a masterpiece of Inuyama ware by the second generation Sakujuro Ozeki, who was active from the end of the Edo period to the Meiji period. Unkinde is a design that depicts cherry blossoms and autumn leaves on a single screen, and incorporates the unique Japanese aesthetic sense of expressing the beauty of spring and autumn at the same time.

Inside and outside the pot, red autumn leaves and green maples are arranged alternately, and cherry blossom branches are delicately drawn. The colorful dots are reminiscent of falling petals and falling leaves, poetically expressing the changing seasons. The surface is covered with a milky white glaze, and over time it shows a deep texture and texture, giving you a sense of the weight of history that is unique to antiques.

A blue inscription remains on the bottom, identifying the author and the pottery. The construction of the hill and the brushstrokes of the painting convey the authenticity of handiwork from the late Edo period to the Meiji period. Ozeki Sakujuro Tobo is a representative pottery of Inuyama ware, and this piece is a valuable piece of documentation in the history of Japanese ceramics.

Recommended usage/applications

If you use it as a sweets bowl at a tea ceremony, you can make Japanese sweets look classy. The design of cloud nishikide, which can be used in all seasons, is also the reason why it is valued as a tea ceremony utensil.

In everyday use, it decorates the dining table as a container for fruits and sweets. Considering its value as an antique, we recommend displaying it in a display cabinet or tokonoma. It has a presence that stands out as an accent not only in tea rooms and Japanese-style rooms, but also in modern spaces. The joy of holding a historical vessel in your hands and using it while feeling the atmosphere of the era that spanned from the Edo to the Meiji era is the real thrill of antiques. It is highly valuable as a collector's item, and also makes a great gift for those who love Japanese ceramics.

Interior coordination proposal

In a tea room or modern Japanese space, place them in an alcove or on a different shelf, and combine them with hanging scrolls and seasonal flowers to embody a high-class Japanese aesthetic. If you display it with lacquered tea bowls, bamboo tea scoops, and old-fashioned rugs, you will be able to create an authentic world of tea ceremony that is steeped in history. By softly illuminating it with indirect lighting, the delicate painting of cloud nishikide becomes apparent.

In a minimalist modern living room, the beauty of antiques can be highlighted by simply placing them in glass cabinets or white cabinets. The red and green colors of this pot serve as accents in a monochrome space, bringing warmth to the sophisticated interior. The contrast with the Scandinavian furniture and concrete walls is attractive, creating a unique space that harmonizes tradition and modernity.

About quality and condition

As this is a reused product, there is some signs of use compared to a new product.

There may be some color unevenness due to repair marks or aging.

There may be slight scratches or scuff marks due to use, but this does not affect use.

There may be slight differences in color tone between the photo and the actual product.

[About confirmation at physical stores]

You can actually view this product at our physical store in Meito Ward, Nagoya City. Please be sure to check out the textures and colors in-store, which are difficult to convey through online images and descriptions. *Depending on the situation of business negotiations at the store, there may be cases where the display is temporarily unavailable. We recommend that you contact us in advance of your visit.

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