[Tea utensils/tea ceremony tools water pitcher] Zeze ware gourd, made by Iwasaki Shinjo (Kagerouen)

●This water jar looks great on a standing table or long board, and is easy to combine with other utensils.

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Size: Approx. top diameter 19.8 x bottom diameter 14.8 x height 14.8 cm
Author: Shinjo Iwasaki (Kagerouen)
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[2nd Generation Iwasaki Shinjo] The eldest son of the first generation Kenzo
Born in 1913 (Taisho 2)
Graduated from Kyoto Higher Technical School, Department of Ceramics
1987: The Zeze Pottery Museum was established.
1985: Designated as a traditional craft of Shiga Prefecture
1991 (Heisei 3) Awarded the Traditional Industry Merit Award from the Ministry of International Trade and Industry
2010 (Heisei 22) Currently producing pottery at Amazensho ware
Currently, various items such as blue and white and red porcelain are produced. Representative work: Tea caddy "Oeyama"
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[Kagerouen]
It is currently counted as one of the Seven Enshu Kilns.
The garden was named after the famous "Kagero Pond," a pond depicted in the "Illustrated Map of Famous Places along the Tokaido Road" by Japanese painter Yamamoto Shunkyo.
At the time, Kobori Enshu was the magistrate of Omi, so it is likely that Enshu provided guidance.
The famous tea caddies favored by Enshu are "Oeyama" and "Hakuun."
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Box: Wooden box