Antique Japanese Imari Sometsuke Set Tako Karakusa Slender Vase & Kozara Plate Mashiko Ware natural tarnish and patina on

natural tarnish and patina on the metal parts

The Eboshi: Originally a daily wear for adult men in the Heian period

applied using the traditional "Chigiri" technique—symbolizing not only reinforcement but also a spiritual sense of connection or bond

The most captivating feature of this jar is the exquisite flow of the obsidian-black iron glaze (Tetsu-yu)

Antique Japanese Imari Sometsuke Set Tako Karakusa Slender Vase & Kozara Plate Mashiko Ware natural tarnish and patina onAntique Japanese Imari Sometsuke Set Tako Karakusa Slender Vase & Kozara Plate IP133 This is a charming set of two authentic Japanese Imari Sometsuke (underglaze blue and white) ceramics. The set includes a slender Tokkuri (sake bottle), perfect for use as an Ichirin zashi (single flower vase), and a matching Kozara (small plate). The vase features the highly collectible Tako Karakusa (Octopus Arabesque) pattern, a classic motif characterized by its