Tang goods, Hachiman Meibutsu
Accessories
Lid
Four covers, cover box, paulownia wood, white wood, inscription by Shōjō Matsukado, Hikiya cover
Inner box, paulownia wood, inscription by the same author
Chinese item, red square tray
Provenance
Nakano Sakyo, Shōjō Matsukado, Murakoshi family, Katsunori Masuda, Eiji Asafuki, Don’o Masuda
List
Takimoto-bo Meibutsu-ki, Koshiyawa Zoku-hen, Takimoto Oki-no-ki, Taisho Chado-ki.
Dimensions
Height: 6.6 cm, diameter: 2.5 cm, body diameter: 6.0 cm, bottom diameter: 2.5 cm, weight: 47 g
This tea caddy is a slightly tall, round Bunrin-style caddy. The slightly yellowish tea glaze and swirling cloud-like pattern make it suitable for display.
It has a tray with a thread cutter and a high foot ring.
When Shokado became a priest at Ishimizu Hachimangu Shrine and entered Takimoto-bo, it is recorded that Mr. Nakano, who was in Nara at the time, brought him this tea caddy as a gift from Meigan and as a double engagement gift. Mr. Nakano was Shokado’s older brother, Sakyo Nakano.
The four covers are designed with swirls, flower-colored arabesques, Hosokawa Donshu weaving, and Ito Kandou.
Inscription: Written by Shoujou Shokado
Inscription: Written by Shoujou Shokado
