Chinese Daimeibutsu
Accessories
Two lids
Two covers
Inner box: White paulownia wood
Outer box: White paulownia wood, inscription by Kobori Soun
Black lacquered box, interior coated with gold powder
Box cover: Dutch cotton
Inner box: White paulownia wood Inscription by Katagiri Sekishu
Outer box: Paulownia thick board lid with cover, inscription by Kobori Sōchū
Deed of transfer: 1
Transmission
Oomono-ya → Toyotomi Hideyoshi → Takeda Saemi → Tokugawa Ieyasu → Mito Yorifusa → Tokugawa Yoshimune → Tanaka Munetake
Recorded
Meibutsu-ki, Gomono-do-gu-ki, Gomatsukiya-do-gu-cho, Kokon Meibutsu Ruishu, Rin-ho-kame-ryu, Meibutsu-ki, Kodai Oki-ai-ki, Tokugawa-ke Chakai-no-ki.
Dimensions
Height: 8.5 cm, diameter: 3.9 cm, body diameter: 8.3 cm, bottom diameter: 3.5 cm, weight: 100 g
Owner
Kanagawa, Nagao Art Museum
I remember having the opportunity to see this tea caddy when it was brought from the Tayasu family to the Nagao Art Museum in 1929.
It is a typical example of a complete Tang-style shoulder-shaped tea caddy. The deep persimmon glaze is applied evenly, with a mottled texture, and the shape is well-proportioned. The body lines are clearly defined, and the base is raised, giving it a solid, substantial feel.
This tea caddy was presented by Tokugawa Yoshimune to Tanaka Munetake and has been treasured by the Tanaka family for generations, making it a masterpiece.
Outer box cover: Paulownia wood with inscription by Kobori Soun
