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Antique "Banko Ware" Japanese Earthenware Sake Decanter or Vase w Pagoda Motif, Itsukushima Shrine Kiln, Miyajima Pottery
Antique "Banko Ware" Japanese Earthenware Sake Decanter or Vase w Pagoda Motif, Itsukushima Shrine Kiln, Miyajima Pottery
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This early 20th century sake decanter or bud vase belongs to the Japanese style of finely sculpted earthenware pottery known in the West as “Banko Ware”, which was first invented in the Edo Period by Nunami Rouzan, and later rediscovered in the late Meiji Period. Due to the provenance of this piece (from the estate of a soldier who was stationed in Japan post WWII) and the characteristics of this piece, we believe this piece originates from the Itsuku kiln, which produced pieces for the world renowned Itsukushima Shrine in Miyajima .
Beautifully carved with three-dimensional detail, one can peer past the Torii gate to see the shrine entrance and steps leading to the temple. A beautiful piece, the Itsuku kiln was known to mix sand from the shrine’s surroundings into their clay as it was believed to bring good luck. This particular piece has the words Itsukushim Jinja written in sousho script to the back, as well as as the shrine’s mon (emblem). The entirety of the vase is an olive-brown, glazed with glossy finish. The kiln no longer produces these pieces, and we believe this was produced circa 1930s-40s. This was likely used as a sake decanter, but could be used as a bud vase as well.
Price marked at $160 AUD.
Measurements: 14.5cm high, 7cm diameter.
Excellent vintage near antique condition. Some wear to base commensurate with age and firing details such as kiln grit which should be considered part of the unique charm of hand-crafted vintage pottery.
Beautifully carved with three-dimensional detail, one can peer past the Torii gate to see the shrine entrance and steps leading to the temple. A beautiful piece, the Itsuku kiln was known to mix sand from the shrine’s surroundings into their clay as it was believed to bring good luck. This particular piece has the words Itsukushim Jinja written in sousho script to the back, as well as as the shrine’s mon (emblem). The entirety of the vase is an olive-brown, glazed with glossy finish. The kiln no longer produces these pieces, and we believe this was produced circa 1930s-40s. This was likely used as a sake decanter, but could be used as a bud vase as well.
Price marked at $160 AUD.
Measurements: 14.5cm high, 7cm diameter.
Excellent vintage near antique condition. Some wear to base commensurate with age and firing details such as kiln grit which should be considered part of the unique charm of hand-crafted vintage pottery.
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