Charcoal container ■ Keio 3 (1867) Mikawa Heisaka Kakitsubata Zo (made by) Late Edo period, old red Raku ware, charcoal basket, ash container, old Kyoto ware, old art, antique, period piece, curio ■ It is quite old, with age-related wear and tear. There are no noticeable cracks or chips. Size: Width 19.5 x Height 8.4 cm The black scorching (keishiki - "scenery") that occurred during firing and the warm texture unique to red Raku ware give a sense of the years this tool has seen. It is unusual among tea utensils for the "production year" and "artist's name" to be carved in such detail on the body. It can be said to be a valuable masterpiece that goes beyond a mere tool and has the cultural property value of conveying the historical background of the time. As it says "carved inscription present (chomei ari)", this inscription is carved directly onto the item. You can see the slight distortion from hand-kneading, which is characteristic of Raku ware, and the soft reddish-brown texture (keishiki) created by firing. Shipping is planned via Sagawa Express (or Mercari shipping depending on location). Free shipping. We will pack it so that it will not break, so please rest assured. We may suddenly cancel the listing. This is a rare, one-of-a-kind item, and the price may increase. Please purchase as soon as possible. Thank you very much. [Management 260218]