Japanese Tea Jar
A finely executed porcelain tea caddy of rectangular form, decorated in a delicate grisaille technique. The surface is adorned with a meticulously drawn narrative scene depicting two figures beneath a pine tree—one seated with a deer at hand, the other holding a parasol—set against a stylized rocky grotto and foliage. The restrained monochrome palette emphasizes the elegance of line and composition, evoking the refinement of export porcelains produced for scholarly or domestic use. The flat lid, similarly ornamented with scrolling motifs, complements the vessel’s balanced proportions. Both decorative and functional, this jar reflects a synthesis of artistry and utility characteristic of 18th–19th century porcelain traditions.
Available for purchase at Urban Americana.
