A very large Tanba tsubo, probably for tea leaves. 17th century or earlier - image-1
A very large Tanba tsubo, probably for tea leaves. 17th century or earlier - image-2
A very large Tanba tsubo, probably for tea leaves. 17th century or earlier - image-1A very large Tanba tsubo, probably for tea leaves. 17th century or earlier - image-2

Lot 283 Dα

A very large Tanba tsubo, probably for tea leaves. 17th century or earlier

Auction 1235 - overview Cologne
08.12.2023, 11:30 - India/Southeast Asia, Tibet/Nepal, China, Korea and Japan
Estimate: 1.800 € - 2.600 €
Result: 2.016 € (incl. premium)

A very large Tanba tsubo, probably for tea leaves. 17th century or earlier

Of upward tapering form with four small hand-formed lugs at the shoulder, the body covered on one side with a strong olive greenish ash glaze with fine craquelure, running in large drops.
Height 48 cm

Provenance

Private collection, Düsseldorf