Vintage Bizen Chaire Tea Caddy, 2nd Konishi Touko, Konishi Touko Kiln, Taikai Chaire, Sangiri, Yohen, Bizen ware, Unused,
Bizen ware is one of Japan’s traditional pottery traditions and originated in the former Bizen Province, present-day Okayama Prefecture. Konishi Touko is particularly associated with Sangiri.
The Sangiri technique was developed in 1926 by the first-generation artists Mimura Toukei and Konishi Touko.
This Taikai Chaire was made by 2nd Konishi Touko (1927-2018).
She succeeded her father, 1st Konishi Touko, as 2nd Konishi Touko in 1954 after his death.
Since 2019, the kiln’s works have been produced by craftsmen under the kiln master, Konishi Tozo.
The exact age could not be confirmed because it belonged to our relative in Okayama, Japan.
She told us that it was unused, and we found no visible signs of use.
It is suitable for use in the Japanese tea ceremony.
The surface shows varied Bizen colors and firing effects.
It comes with its original lid, original shifuku, Tomobako (original signed paulownia box), an artist-provided leaflet, and an artist-provided note identifying the shifuku fabric pattern.
Measurement
Opening Diameter: 3.5cm / Approx. 1 3/8”
Body: 7.5cm / Approx. 2 61/64”
Height without lid: 5.3cm / Approx. 2 3/32”
Height: 5.9cm / Approx. 2 21/64”
Weight (Incl the Lid): 122g
Age: -2000s
Material: Pottery
Lid: Original Lid
Shifuku: Silk
Shifuku Pattern: Enou Donsu
Color: Dark Brown, Brown, Dark Ocher
Shape: Taikai
Condition: Excellent vintage condition consistent with age. (Unused)
* Tomobako (original signed paulownia box)
* Artist-provided leaflet
* Artist-provided note identifying the shifuku fabric pattern
* Original shifuku
* Protective cloth
* Kuttsuki, Haikaburi, and Stone Burst on the surface.
* No chips, cracks, or visible blemishes.
* Inscription (Refer to No. 9 photo)
* Slight discoloration on the box. (Refer to No. 10 photo)
* The base of the piece comes into contact with surfaces, so minor contact marks may be present.
If you have any questions about the condition or would like additional photos, please contact us before purchasing.
