Important Cultural Property
Height 21.3cm, Bore 12.5cm, Left and Right 23.9cm, Bottom 17.5cm
Goto Museum of Art
The original box of this water jar, which was handed down in the Todo family, was destroyed by fire in the earthquake of 1923.
At that time, a letter from Furuta Oribe addressed to Ono Shoma, which also accompanied the water jar, was also lost. The text of the message is as follows: “I have already received the water order for the Iga ware, which I have promised to you. It is interesting to note that “a large crack has been made, but nothing like this will be made in the future.
There is a single large kiln crack on the bulging body. There is one small horizontal and vertical crack. The entire body is thick and has a powerful appearance that can only be achieved with sturdy Iga ware. The top of the body is covered with seven horizontal stripes and has rectangular ears on the left and right sides. The bottom of the body was formed flat, but cracks in the kiln during firing distorted the shape, so small legs were later added to the front two sides to correct the tilt. The front is covered with a young grass-colored ash glaze, and the back and bottom are slightly reddish, leaving a large circular mark on the bottom. Originally, it was not inscribed with the name “Habukuro,” but it was given this name when it was designated as an Important Cultural Property.
