Japanese Chaire - Kyo-yaki Matcha Tea Caddy with Teal Silk Shifuku
This Kyo-yaki Chaire (茶入 - tea container) is made in the classic shouldered (肩衝 - katatsuki) shape, with a barreled body and high, sharp shoulders. The black glaze is pierced by a singular mottled brown and white drip down the shomen (正面 - face).
The chaire comes paired with an teal shifuku (仕覆 - silk brocade pouch) with a purple drawstring, woven in a kinran with metallic gold ginkgo leaves
Kyo-yaki (京焼) is a type of Japanese pottery that traditionally comes from Kyoto, Japan. The pottery traditions of Kyoto date back to the 5th century and are varied in their styles.
Dimensions:
6cm (2.4in) - width
8.3cm (3.3in) - height
Condition: Very good
This vintage Japanese item ships from the United States
Description
This Kyo-yaki Chaire (茶入 - tea container) is made in the classic shouldered (肩衝 - katatsuki) shape, with a barreled body and high, sharp shoulders. The black glaze is pierced by a singular mottled brown and white drip down the shomen (正面 - face).
The chaire comes paired with an teal shifuku (仕覆 - silk brocade pouch) with a purple drawstring, woven in a kinran with metallic gold ginkgo leaves
Kyo-yaki (京焼) is a type of Japanese pottery that traditionally comes from Kyoto, Japan. The pottery traditions of Kyoto date back to the 5th century and are varied in their styles.
Dimensions:
6cm (2.4in) - width
8.3cm (3.3in) - height
Condition: Very good
This vintage Japanese item ships from the United States
