This is a small Delftware from around the 17th-18th century. The thick, yogurt-like white color, which is achieved by adding tin to a transparent glaze, became the base for the development of blue and white and colored painting. Delftware clay, fired at low temperatures, is brittle and crumbles over time. Plain white Delftware is like a canvas on which time is recorded.
It became popular in Europe during the Age of Discovery and was originally made as an ointment container, but in Japan it has been highly valued since the Edo period as a cup or water jar for the tea ceremony.
This item is about 3cm wide, and would be an interesting size if it were a sake cup. Due to the current situation, it is becoming very difficult to obtain Delftware. Why not add this to your collection?
There was no leakage during a one-hour water leakage test, but since this is an old product, we cannot guarantee that it will not leak for long periods of time.
