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Lot 203 · Ceramics · H 14 cm花器
TEA HANGING VASE (TSURUBE HANAIRE)
Bizen ceramics, master Okamoto Chikkei. Second half of the 20th century, wood firing, wrought iron.
Estimate
25 000 – 30 000 ₽
- Named master
- Dimensions
height — 14 cm.
- Description
A collectible hanging vase for the tea ceremony in the shape of the traditional well bucket, tsurube. The piece is fitted with an authentic wrought-metal ring for hanging. The vessel is hand-made from the renowned iron-rich clay of the Bizen region and underwent a multi-day wood firing that formed the unique surface texture.
- Marks
On the lower part of the body, the artist’s calligraphic signature is hand-carved — 竹渓 (“Chikkei”), confirming the status of a hereditary master.