[Tea utensils/tea ceremony tools, water kettle] Takatori ware, made by the 14th generation Kamei Miraku (Mirakura kiln)

●What is a water jug? Water jug ​​and a lid rest are among the accessories for a daisu and were originally made of Chinese copper. (The same goes for the lid rest.)
A water kettle is a container for pouring out hot or cold water used to rinse tea bowls, and is also called a "koboshi."
The materials used include the traditional Kara-kane copper, sand-coated and molded items, as well as ceramics and curved wooden items.
The most common type of "Efugo" is bag-shaped with an open top.
In addition to these, the tip of a stick, the sheath of a spear, the gourd, the iron basin, the replacement sword, and the large wakizashi are all collectively known as the Seven Types of Water Sinking Tool.

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Size: Approx. diameter 16 x height 10 cm
Author: 14th generation Kamei Miraku
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[14th generation (real name Genpachi)] Go by the name Miraku or Seian
Born in Fukuoka Prefecture in 1931 (Showa 6)
Grandson of the 13th generation Kamei Miraku
Master: He studied under his grandfather and worked in the family business.
1955: Received the Fukuoka Prefectural Art Association Award
In 1959, he won an honorable mention at the Fukuoka Prefectural Art Exhibition.
1963: Won the Art Association Award at the Fukuoka Prefectural Art Exhibition
1964: Won the Fukuoka Prefectural Board of Education Award at the Fukuoka Prefectural Art Exhibition
1964: Member of the Fukuoka Prefectural Art Association
In 1964, he took on the name of the 14th Kamei Miraku.
1966: Won an award at the Western Japan Traditional Crafts Exhibition
In 1966, she became a permanent lecturer at the West Japan Women's Cultural Circle.
In 1972, he became a judge for the Fukuoka City Art Exhibition.
October 1975: His representative work, a tea caddy with ears, and two other pieces are stored in the Kitakyushu Civic Art Museum.
October 1975: Princess Mikasa is honored to visit the Miraku Kiln and is given the honor of attending the kiln.
In 1976, he served as a judge for the Fukuoka Art Exhibition and a permanent lecturer at the Fukuoka Prefectural Cultural Center.
March 1977: Designated as the first holder of Fukuoka City's intangible cultural heritage craft technique.
In 1977, he became a member of the Fukuoka Art Exhibition Management Committee and a judge for the Fukuoka City Art Exhibition (he also served as a director of the Fukuoka Cultural Federation).
On this occasion (the 16mm documentary film "Techniques of Takatori Pottery" held by the Board of Education was selected by the Ministry of Education)
1978: Served as a judge at the Fukuoka City Art Exhibition
In 2001, he was awarded the Yellow Ribbon Medal. He retired and was given the title of Matasei-an.
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Box: Wooden box