Vintage Japanese Oribe-ware Sokogawara Tile Tea Ceremony Furo 9"W Chair Cast in iron

Cast in iron

A nice piece of bronze artwork atabouti lb 11oz

Forged iron side handles aid in transporting this chest even when fully loaded with documents (see picture 7)

Width = 13" (includes 1/2' white border)

Hangers seems to be made of resin and are not likely original

Vintage Japanese Oribe-ware Sokogawara Tile Tea Ceremony Furo 9"W Chair Cast in ironrThis is a vintage Japanese Sokogawara () used in traditional tea ceremony. This is glazed in a beautiful blue green Oribe ware style with dark brown decorations. Small chip on one corner (priced accordingly. please see photo.). A sokogawara is a flat ceramic tile traditionally placed under a kama (iron kettle) in a Japanese tea ceremony, particularly in the ro (sunken hearth) setting. Its main purpose is to protect the hearth floor from intense heat