Vintage Oribe Chaire Tea Caddy, Sasaki Yasoji, Katatsuki Chaire, Oribe ware, Zuiko Kiln, Kanzan Kiln,
Oribe ware is a type of Mino ware, often characterized by olive-green glazes. It developed under the influence of Furuta Oribe, a pupil of Sen no Rikyu.
Sasaki Yasoji (born in 1926) was born in Toki City, Gifu Prefecture, part of the former Mino Province.
Gifu Prefecture is well known for ceramics, and Toki has a long history of pottery production.
He established Zuiko Kiln in 1967 and Kanzan Kiln in 1974.
This Katatsuki Chaire is described as Red Oribe and has a balanced form with Oribe decoration.
It comes with its original shifuku and Tomobako (original signed paulownia box).
We received it from a relative who used the Chaire a few times.
We later asked a tea utensil shop to renew the underside of the Chaire lid with 24-karat gold.
The shifuku uses Rikyu Donsu fabric in a dark Oribe tone.
Measurement
Opening Diameter: 3cm / Approx. 1 3/16”
Body: 5.5cm / Approx. 2 11/64”
Height without lid: 9cm / Approx. 3 35/64”
Height: 9.5cm / Approx. 3 47/64”
Weight (Incl the Lid): 150g
Age: 1980s
Material: Pottery
Lid: Original Lid
Shifuku: Silk
Color: Oribe Green, Oribe White, Oribe Brown, Oribe Beige
Shape: Katatsuki
Shifuku pattern: Rikyu Donsu
Shifuku cord: Normal length
Condition: Excellent vintage condition consistent with age. (Lightly used)
* Tomobako (original signed paulownia box)
* Original lid
* Original shifuku
* Retailer-provided note identifying the shifuku fabric pattern
* Protective cloth
* The underside of the Chaire lid was renewed with 24-karat gold by a tea utensil shop.
* Wooden nails on the box.
* No chips, cracks, scratches, or visible blemishes.
* Inscription (Refer to No. 8 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.
