SEED JAR, Ko-Tokoname, Muromachi Period (1336–1573 CE)

This is a seed jar from the Ko-Tokoname tradition, dating to the Muromachi Period (1336–1573 CE). Its size is perfectly suited for display in a tea room's tokonoma, where it has often been enjoyed alongside seasonal flowers during tea gatherings.
With its humble yet elegant presence, adorned by the natural beauty of wild grasses, the subtle asymmetries and surface textures evoke the maker's hand and inspire reflections on the life that surrounded this piece. There are no leaks, allowing it to be used as a flower vase without the need for an insert.