[Sencha tea ceremony utensils: Water pitcher] Blue and white, orchid, made by Inoue Shunho (made by Heian Shunho) (Water pitcher, water dropper)

●What is a water pourer? It is a vessel that holds the water needed before making sencha tea. It is basically a water jar.
It's best to have one that's convenient for pouring water into a mosquito net or teapot, but there are many different types available in a wide variety of shapes.
Most are made of ceramic, but some are made of metal and sometimes bamboo.
Available in a variety of shapes.
There are many different handle positions and lid shapes.
High-quality water pitchers in particular are characterized by their emphasis on decorativeness rather than ease of use.
The name of the shape also changes depending on where the handle is attached.
There are two main types: the "upper hand" type, which is attached to the top of the body, and the "lower hand" type, which is attached to the opposite side of the spout.
They are said to have originally been created in China as sake vessels, and are characterized by their gorgeous designs. A wide variety of painting techniques were developed, including colored painting, gold brocade, and a combination of the two.

Size: Approx. diameter 11.3 x width 19.8 x height including handle 16.2 cm
Author: Haruho Inoue (stamped on the back of the lid)
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[Third Generation Inoue Shunpo] 1950~
Born in Kyoto as the eldest son of the second-generation Shunho, he is a ceramic artist and craft artist. Graduated from Ritsumeikan University in 1974. After attending the Kyoto Prefectural Ceramics Vocational Training School, he began researching ceramic production and glazes. In 1988, he was awarded the title of "Zaishin" by His Eminence Okuda Yukio. In 1997, he took on the name of the third-generation Inoue Shunho. Held solo exhibitions at Tokyo Mitsukoshi Art Gallery and other venues. He has studied under three generations of Urasenke masters, Kanazawa Sosui, Muneya, and Muneya. He has also studied under Yamamoto Tokuji, a doctor of glass engineering. He is a director of the Kyoto Traditional Craft Ceramists Association, a permanent director of the Japan Sencha Crafts Association, and a judge at the Sencha Crafts Exhibition. He serves as an executive officer of various ceramics-related organizations in Kyoto.
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Box: Paper box