A tokkuri loved by tea masters
BOTTLE, buncheong ware with overall slip coating ({{kohiki}}) Joseon dynasty, 16th century (gift of SUMITOMO Group, the ATAKA Collection) Photo：六田知弘
This tokkuri (sake bottle) was made using the kohiki (slip coating) technique, in which the white coating was applied all over the bottle. After many years of use, brown smears appear over a wide scope. In Japan, these smears are called "amamori" (rain leaks) and were particularly treasured by tea masters. The mouth and body show traces of repair utilizing golden joinery and lacquer, and this, along with the amamori, breed a tasteful look. It should also be noted that the neck of the mouth is somewhat constricted for the purpose of easier pouring. The excellent work of Korean ceramics that found favor in Japan also conveys the Japanese aesthetic of wabi-sabi (perceiving beauty in imperfection).
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| The Power of Osaka | The Power of Art |
| Storage Facilities | The Museum of Oriental Ceramics, Osaka |
| Category | High resolution |
