Mizu Sashi – Japanese Water Pot for the Tea Ceremony by Noma Gazan, 1960s.

Dimensions: Height 19 cm, Diameter 17 cm.

This Mizu Sashi has a classic shape with a lid and a handle intricately woven from clay. The pottery is coated with a thick, swirling glaze that varies in shades from white and gray to deep purple.

Shiso-te yū is a unique Japanese ceramic glaze, inspired by the shiso plant (Perilla frutescens), known for its purple-green leaves. This glaze captures the plant’s rich tones and subtle natural variations, giving each piece a distinctive character.

This traditional water pot was crafted and stamped by Noma Gazan (間野雅山), a ceramic artist working within the Agano/Takatori tradition, also known as Natsuyoshi Yaki (夏吉焼).