This is a vintage kensui (water container) made in Taiwan in the 1950s. I was captivated by its presence when I saw it being used in an actual tea ceremony at the long-established tea house "Xiao Man" in Taipei, and I purchased it. It is characterized by the fine cracks throughout the surface and the simple painting in cobalt blue. It has a quiet presence that is unique to a "vessel that has been used as a tool," rather than a mere craft item. It is a practical item from a time when Chinese and Taiwanese tea were closely connected to daily life, before Taiwanese tea culture became as commercialized as it is today. Similar antique kensui are rarely seen in the market in recent years. Although the kensui plays a supporting role in the tea ceremony, it is an important tool that influences the overall tension and aesthetic sense of the space. This kensui does not overstate itself, yet it conveys a definite "class," and brings a depth to the tea ceremony that is not found in modern mass-produced tea ware. Recommended for those who are studying Chinese and Taiwanese tea, tea ware collectors, and those who resonate with the world view of Xiao Man's tea ceremonies. 【Size】 Diameter: Approximately 16cm Height: Approximately 7cm *Please note that there may be slight individual differences due to the handmade nature of the item. Vintage kensui from Taiwan in the 1950s is a genre where the only option in the future is to find "real items in good condition," and its rarity increases year by year.