Remnant

Genuine Antique, Noda Model Song, Revival Meibutsu
Accessories
Lids: Four plain scooped lids, Tachiko work; Cup lid, Tachiko work; Nest lid, new
Four Covering Cloths, Covering Cloth Box, White Paulownia Wood with Inscription, Written by Kobori Gonjuro
Hikiya, Flower-Patterned Lacquer, Gold Powder Inscription, Written by Kobori Gonjuro
Inner Box, White Paulownia Wood with Inscription, Written by Kobori Enshu
Transmission
Kobori Enshu → Tsuchiya Sagami-no-kami → Kutsuki Totomi-no-kami → Nōshū Kato Yosaburō → Fujita Tokujirō
Recorded in
Meibutsu-ki, Kokon Meibutsu Ruishu, Enshū Gosenshu 18 Items, Tsuchiya Kōchō, Shōtoku 2nd Year Memorandum, Meiki-roku, Tsuchiya Meibutsu-ki, Matsuyama Seika, Tsurezure no Tomo, Tokyo Chakai-ki Vol. 4 Part 2, Taishō Meiki-kan
Dimensions
Height: 7.15cm Mouth Diameter: 3.7cm Body Diameter: 6.2cm Base Diameter: 4.3cm Weight: 143g
Owner
Osaka, Fujita Museum of Art

This tea caddy is called Noda-te Menage because its original model was owned by Noda Yahei, and Enshu named it after Noda. The original model is currently unaccounted for.
The author viewed this tea caddy at the Fujita Museum of Art, where it is highly praised, especially for its glaze, among genuine ancient kiln pieces. It is a type where the variations of Seto glaze appear most beautifully. The scenery is splendid: glaze pools in two lines around the rim, appears thin near the shoulder, and seems to flow down in one continuous stream to the base. Midway, a glaze flow that appears to descend straight from the shoulder creates a fine, static effect.It is cylindrical, with shoulders that meet the base without tapering, maintaining a moderate height. One might even say the exquisite charm of Japanese tea caddies began with this piece. Particularly, the clay is fired hard, and the thread-like cracks, appearing like board warping, are casually placed, which could be considered an elegant touch.
The four dust covers are beautifully coordinated in color, featuring Kinran, Donshu, and Kandou.