Antique Japanese Tsubo Urn Blue-Green Shigaraki Drip Glaze 16"H Chisel This is a vintage Chinese

This is a vintage Chinese agate or hard igneous stone name stamp known as an inkan

Depth = 13"

This tea cup measures 3" in diameter at the widest point by 3" tall (7

As the ink builds up it flows down the slope into the ink stones low basin collecting there for use in writing or drawing

Around the body are caligraphy in white over black

Antique Japanese Tsubo Urn Blue-Green Shigaraki Drip Glaze 16"H Chisel This is a vintage ChineseThis is a Shigaraki ware wood fired glazed Meiji era (1868 1912) Japanese green tsubo pot. This type of container was used for storing premium tea leaves. This vase is made of ceramics fired at high temperatures for lasting durability. Having been stored or carefully displayed for over a century this vase is in good condition. Height = 16" Diameter = 12"