Antique Japanese Imari Sometsuke Set Tako Karakusa Slender Vase & Kozara Plate Mashiko Ware The most captivating feature of

The most captivating feature of this jar is the exquisite flow of the obsidian-black iron glaze (Tetsu-yu)

broad-shouldered form that provides a stable and elegant presence

craft storage

The Eboshi: Originally a daily wear for adult men in the Heian period

natural tarnish and patina on the metal parts

Antique Japanese Imari Sometsuke Set Tako Karakusa Slender Vase & Kozara Plate Mashiko Ware The most captivating feature ofAntique Japanese Imari Sometsuke Set Tako Karakusa Slender Vase & Kozara Plate IP133 This is a charming set of two authentic Japanese Imari Sometsuke (underglaze blue and white) ceramics. The set includes a slender Tokkuri (sake bottle), perfect for use as an Ichirin zashi (single flower vase), and a matching Kozara (small plate). The vase features the highly collectible Tako Karakusa (Octopus Arabesque) pattern, a classic motif characterized by its