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MIZUZASHI WATER POT FOR TEA of cylindrical form,...

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MIZUZASHI WATER POT FOR TEA of cylindrical form, in beige glazed stoneware, decorated in blue underglaze with a Chinese style scene, representing a wise man sitting on a terrace by a river, contemplating a landscape of mountains and plum trees in bloom, two children at his side. The scene is accompanied by the poem "Jiang Nan Chun" (Jiangnan Spring) by the Tang poet Li Yue. Numerous cracks of enamel enhanced with kintsugi, forming a whole network inside. With a black lacquered wooden lid and a natural wood box. (Replacements with gold). Japan, 19th century. A CERAMIC BLUE AND WHITE STYLE MIZUZASHI JAR, JAPAN, 19TH CENTURY. HEIGHT. 12,4 CM (4 7/8 IN.)