Meibutsu from the Revival Period
Accessories: Box (Paulownia wood), Inscription by Kobori Enshū
Recorded in: Enshū’s Inventory Ledger
Dimensions
Height: 24.6 cm, Mouth Diameter: 7.0 cm, Body Diameter: 12.3 cm, Width: 12.1 cm, Base Diameter: 8.6 cm
This flower vase is believed to have been imported during the Enshu period.
Enshu wrote “Kiko-nari” on the box. “Kiko-nari” refers to “Kine-nari,” which is commonly known as the lower turnip shape. While there are many elephant-ear designs, this one is unique.
Details regarding the owner, Otsu Hisatsugu, are unknown.
