Tea caddy with a brown glaze
c. 1700 - c. 1799
Medium
turning
Dimensions
1.5; 9.9; 7.2; 4.2; 3.6; 3.7; 10.5
About this artwork
Stoftheebus of chaire van steengoed met een ivoren deksel, gedeeltelijk bedekt met een bruin glazuur. Het onderste deel van de bus is ongeglazuurd. Oud label aan de binnenzijde met 'Agano/ 18e?'. Agano.
Art Historical Context
This elegant tea caddy, known as a *chaire* in Japanese tea ceremony tradition, dates to the 18th century (c. 1700–1799) and stands just 10.5 cm tall. Crafted anonymously from stoneware (*steengoed*) using turning techniques on a lathe, it features a partial brown glaze that lends a warm, earthy tone, while the lower portion remains unglazed for a tactile, natural contrast. Crowned with an ivory lid it once held powdered green tea (*matcha*), essential for *chanoyu* rituals. An old interior label reading "Agano/18e?" identifies its origin from the Agano kilns, renowned for such functional yet ...