Hagi Mizusashi (Magewappa) by Matsura Mugen | Water Jar for Tea Ceremony

Hagi Mizusashi crafted to resemble a Magewappa bent wood bucket by Matsura Mugen with lacquered wood lid. Hagi is an old and well respected style of ceramic teaware that began in the 1600s. The beauty of Hagi ware comes from the mellow earthen tones of the pottery combined with the lighter colors of the glaze.

<Artist Biography>

Matsura Mugen (1944-present) following in the footsteps of the late Living National Treasure Miwa Kyūwa 三輪休和 (10th generation),  he entered the world of pottery. In 1979 he built his own potter’s wheel, kiln, and climbing kiln on his own and became independent.

Translations:

[Box Front]:

"萩水指: Hagi Mizusashi"

松浦無元造: Made by Matsuura Mugen 

裏印: 無元: Mugen

[Seal]: Mugen