{"product_id":"bunka-3-1806-inscribed-antique-hanging-flower-vase-uzukumaru-kakehanaire-ceramic-with-tomobako","title":"Bunka 3 (1806) Inscribed Antique Hanging Flower Vase Uzukumaru Kakehanaire Ceramic with Tomobako","description":"\u003cp\u003eAn antique hanging flower vase (kakehanaire) in the uzukumaru form, made of ceramic (stoneware) with a natural ash glaze (bidoro) and a strong, rustic landscape. The characters \"Bunka san\" are incised directly into the base of the vessel before firing, and an iron ring has been fitted to the shoulder so it can be hung as a kakehanaire.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTechnique:\u003c\/strong\u003e Natural ash glaze (bidoro) from melted, flowing wood-fire ash, or applied ash glaze; olive-green to pale green glaze covering the body\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ceramic (stoneware)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSignature \/ Seal \/ Box:\u003c\/strong\u003e \"Bunka san\" incised directly into the base before firing, matching the \"Bunka 3\" label on the accompanying period box\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIncluded:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tomobako; accompanying period box with a \"Bunka 3\" (1806) label; iron hanging fitting (kan) fitted to the right shoulder\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Some scratches and dirt. Stored by a private individual. Please refer to the photos for the item's current appearance and condition.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe form has broad shoulders tapering slightly toward the base, with a low center of gravity and a stable, solid stance typical of Edo-period oil jar proportions. An iron ring (kan) has been fitted to the right shoulder so it can be hung on a wall or pillar, transforming it into an elegant kakehanaire.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn the world of tea, rustic and powerful provincial wares like this have long been cherished when adapted as flower vessels. The incised characters match the \"Bunka 3\" label on the accompanying period box, dated 1806.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kura Finds","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50735950004322,"sku":null,"price":208.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0684\/1293\/2194\/files\/m89429135295_1.jpg?v=1792607703","url":"https:\/\/kurafinds.com\/products\/bunka-3-1806-inscribed-antique-hanging-flower-vase-uzukumaru-kakehanaire-ceramic-with-tomobako","provider":"Kura Finds","version":"1.0","type":"link"}