Number   /   0313
蛸壺  / Old Octopus Pot
Price   /   55,000 yen
Size   /   H270 W180 D180 mm
Country   /   Japan
Period   /   Yayoi period - Heian period (300 BCE - 1200 CE)
 
Rather than being plump or rounded, it has a relatively thin construction, with a form that tapers gracefully toward the base, creating a sense of tension and refinement. About half of the surface is covered with barnacles, resulting in a richly varied and dynamic appearance. The chipped rim has just the right amount of sharpness, contributing to its overall crisp and striking impression. While it can of course be used for displaying flowers, we also encourage you to enjoy it as an unconventional "kensui" (a waste-water vessel used in Chinese tea ceremonies), adding a unique touch to your tea setting.
 
ぽってりとしたものではなく、比較的作りが薄く、足元に向かってスッと集約する緊張感のある造形。丁度半分ほどがフジツボに覆われ、変化に富んだメリハリのある景色を生んでいます。口縁の欠けは程よく角が立ち、シャープな印象作りに一役買っています。花はもちろん、中国茶の席で一風変わった建水（茶こぼし・湯こぼし）として、設を愉しんでみてください。
 
※ Country and period are estimates.
※ 国や時代表記は推定です
 
※Not including the stand.
※スタンドは含まれておりません