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Satsuma Teapot with Jakatsu Glazing, Meiji browse these categories for related items... All Items: Antiques:Regional Art:Asian:Japanese:Stoneware: Pre 1910: item # 137270 Please refer to our stock # SB-1 when inquiring.
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This Japanese ceramic teapot is an unusual example of early (“ko”) Satsuma ware. Ca. 1900. The lid and upper two-thirds of the body are covered with deep brown globules of thick glaze. This is a later form of the earlier “jakatsu-gusuri” glazing, which is also known as sharkskin or dragon scale glaze. The glaze was formulated in such a way that it pulled away from portions of the clay surface into small drops, producing an interesting blistered texture. The lower portion and concave base are unglazed. The finely-wrought bamboo rattan handle, embellished with a style of wrapping known as “mushi-maki,” has a wonderful old patina. Pieces of this type and age are attributed to the productions of the Ryumonji kilns; however, this type of glaze was also used on Soma Obori and Shigaraki wares. Ko Satsuma production included articles for use in the tea ceremony. Such articles were generally small in size. There were many varieties of Ko Satsuma which would not be accepted as “refined” by Western standards. However, to the connoisseur of Japanese ceramics, such wares are highly prized and sought after. This pot was made for domestic use and not for export. A nearly identical tea pot is illustrated in Figure 243, page 139, “Treasury of Satsuma” by Sandra Andacht. CONDITION is excellent, with normal wear consistent with age and usage. There are minor hairline cracks on the unglazed portion of the base (see Enlargement Photo 8) and some roughage on the tip of the spout. DIMENSIONS: height 5 ˝” (14 cm) without handle, 7 ˝” (19 cm) with handle raised; 6” (15.3 cm) diameter, 7 ˝” (19 cm) overall length including spout. |
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