Mid 20th Century Koza-Ware Okinawa Yachimun Tea Leaf Jar With Red Flower Motif

Description

Koza-ware is one of the three main branches of pottery found in Okinawa. Located halfway between Yomitan in the north, … more Koza-ware is one of the three main branches of pottery found in Okinawa. Located halfway between Yomitan in the north, and Tsuboya in the south, the present location is right beside the Kadena airbase next to central Okinawa city.

A beautiful small tea leaf storage jar with a hand-painted red flower motif on white slip. Three lugs to secure a lid; or for decoration if used as a flower vase / object. less