Antique Japanese Tsubo Urn Blue-Green Shigaraki Drip Glaze 16"H Chisel As the ink builds up

As the ink builds up it flows down the slope into the ink stones low basin collecting there for use in writing or drawing

written in Japanese Kanji characters are the words in Japanese for manju (see picture 11)

This is an antiquehand painted sake cup used specifically for drinking sake

Around the body are caligraphy in white over black

This is an Antique Japanese calligraphybrush

Antique Japanese Tsubo Urn Blue-Green Shigaraki Drip Glaze 16"H Chisel As the ink builds upThis is a Shigaraki ware wood fired glazed Meiji era (1868 1912) Japanese green tsubo pot. This type of container was used for storing premium tea leaves. This vase is made of ceramics fired at high temperatures for lasting durability. Having been stored or carefully displayed for over a century this vase is in good condition. Height = 16" Diameter = 12"