Karamono Daimeibutsu
Accessories
Three lids, two for the left and one for the right, made of wood with stone inlay, left side decorated with a pattern of waves, right side decorated with a pattern of clouds and waves, and the left side decorated with a pattern of waves and clouds.
Four covers, one for each lid, with inscriptions written by Matsudaira Fumai.
Cover shape: Ninsho-yaki, cover box: paulownia, white wood, inscription by Matsudaira Fumai
Hikiya: one, black lacquered, cover-included hikiya: black lacquered, with two ring straps
End carving: medium chestnut color, square tray: one
Tray box, paulownia, white wood, inscription, Kobori Gonshichirō’s brush
Transmitted
Hino Daikan Shikiharu—Omojiya Hikita Sōkan—Yukawa Zenroku—Maeda Toshiie—Yukawa Zenroku—Mitsui Saburōsuke—Matsudaira Fumai
Recorded
Meibutsu-ki, Higashiyama Gomono Naichou, written by Sen-sai Emura, Orikata Zatswa, Wakasu Sakai Family Documents, Matsuya Hisashige Diary, Mitsui Family Documents, Unshu Takarazukuden, Matsuya Notes, Sanzaiko no Bu, Soryu Sekishu Ryu Chashu, Taisho Meiki Kan.
Dimensions
Height: 8.8 cm, Mouth diameter: 3.9 cm, Body diameter: 7.4 cm, Base diameter: 4.2 cm, Weight: 120 g
Owner
Tokyo, Hatakeyama Memorial Museum
This tea caddy was from the Unshu Matsudaira family, and I had always admired it, but it was rarely seen in public. I finally had the pleasure of seeing it up close when it came into the possession of the current owner. Its distinctive features are the high shoulders and mouth, the straight body, and the well-defined hem, giving it a dignified appearance befitting a Meibutsu (famous object).
The rich blue and persimmon-colored glaze is abundant, and the placement is also elegant. In short, this is a refined tea caddy that has been preserved in excellent condition. The absence of a tray and board is likely due to the soft firing.
Two ring-shaped knobs
Two ring-shaped knobs
