Antique Japanese c1890’s Kutani Lidded Jar Burnt Orange & Gold 11" Chashaku Saikan no Sanyu (歳寒三友) or

Saikan no Sanyu (歳寒三友) or Three Friends of Winter

The hōmongi placement of the decoration signals a garment suitable for refined semi-formal occasions

As well as being an amazing statement piece this Mizuya has a lot of storage space

possibly derived from the legendary figure of the Immortal of the South Pole (Nanji Xianweng)

It shows the sadanobu threatening a demon

Antique Japanese c1890’s Kutani Lidded Jar Burnt Orange & Gold 11" Chashaku Saikan no Sanyu (歳寒三友) orThis is an antique Japanese lidded jar from the Meiji Era, late 1800's. It was made at the Kutani kilns and all hand painted. Decorated all around in a burnt orange under glaze and painted over in gold makie. All hand painted in exquisite detail by a true master. The mythical Phoenix is featured prominently along with four wise priests on two panels. Height = 11. 25" (28. 5cm) Diameter = 7" (16cm) Base = 4" Weight = 4lbs 8oz