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Meiji Kutani Ware Tea Geisha Yuhiya Collective Pot

Meiji Kutani Ware Tea Geisha Yuhiya Collective Pot

Regular price $249.00 USD
Regular price Sale price $249.00 USD
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Condition EXCELLENT
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Handmade and handpainted Kutani Yaki porcelain pot from the Meiji Period, featuring five large panels with cranes, birds, peonies, cherry blossoms, and a poem set against a warm gilt ground in Satsuma style. The ribbed body has a wire and wound curve handle. Used traditionally as a Yuhiya for cooling and sharing tea; also suitable as a sake pourer or creamer.

Please review all photos and video for actual color, size, texture, and vintage details before purchase.

Size Height 2 in (5 cm), Length 3.5 in (8 cm), Width 2.75 in (7 cm)
Weight Item weight: 8oz (0.23kg)
Material Porcelain (Kutani Yaki, overglaze enamel and gilt decoration)
Maker / Brand / Studio Kutani kilns, Kaga prefecture, Japan (iron-red kanji signature on base)
Origin Japan (Kaga prefecture, Ishikawa)
Era / Style Meiji Period (1868-1912), Satsuma style overglaze decoration
Included Pot only

Buyer Note

A Yuhiya (also called a fairness mug or tea geisha) is a traditional Japanese vessel used to cool boiled water to the correct temperature before pouring tea, and to distribute tea evenly among cups. This piece can also serve as a sake pourer or creamer.

Authenticity Note

Signed in iron-red kanji characters on the base, indicating production at the Kutani kilns in Kaga prefecture during the Meiji Period.

Care Note

Hand wash only. Do not microwave or dishwash. Antique porcelain; handle with care.

Condition: EXCELLENT

Notes:
No chips or cracks per source description. Excellent condition. Colors in photos may vary slightly by device.

Condition Guide

NEW: Brand new product or sealed new item. Not a vintage condition grade.

UNUSED VINTAGE: Appears unused or new old stock. Packaging may show age related storage wear.

MINT LIKE NEW: Looks close to new, but unused status is not proven.

MINT: Almost perfect, with extremely minimal signs of aging.

EXCELLENT: Very well maintained. May have very light normal vintage wear but no damage.

GREAT: Shows normal vintage wear or use, but no structural damage.

GOOD: Noticeable wear, minor flaws, but still functional and beautiful.

FAIR: Significant wear, chips, or damage. Primarily for display or collection.

Photo and Color Note

Colors in listing photos may appear differently depending on your device display. Please review all photos for accurate condition reference.

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Combined shipping is welcome when possible. Please contact us before or shortly after placing multiple orders. Any shipping overage will be refunded after packing when applicable.

International buyers are responsible for customs duties, taxes, and import fees. International orders may require a phone number for carrier delivery.

We accept returns within 30 days. Buyer is responsible for return shipping costs and any loss in value if the item is not returned in original condition.

Please contact us if there is any issue with your order. Order cancellation requests are accepted within 5 hours when possible.

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