{"product_id":"antique-japanese-imari-sometsuke-set-tako-karakusa-slender-vase-kozara-plate","title":"Antique Japanese Imari Sometsuke Set  Tako Karakusa Slender Vase \u0026 Kozara Plate","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003ccenter\u003e\u003ccenter\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: -webkit-center;\" data-start=\"259\" data-is-only-node=\"\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-end=\"397\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"--animation-duration: 400ms; --fade-animation-function: linear; animation: auto ease 0s 1 normal none running none; appearance: none; background: none 0% 0% \/ auto repeat scroll padding-box border-box rgba(0, 0, 0, 0); border: 0px none rgb(31, 31, 31); inset: auto; clear: none; clip: auto; color: rgb(31, 31, 31); columns: auto; contain: none; container: none; content: normal; cursor: auto; cx: 0px; cy: 0px; d: none; direction: ltr; fill: rgb(0, 0, 0); filter: none; flex: 0 1 auto; float: none; gap: normal; hyphens: manual; interactivity: auto; isolation: auto; marker: none; mask: none; offset: normal; opacity: 1; order: 0; outline: rgb(31, 31, 31) none 0px; overlay: none; padding: 0px; page: auto; perspective: none; position: static; quotes: auto; r: 0px; resize: none; rotate: none; rx: auto; ry: auto; scale: none; speak: normal; stroke: none; transform: none; transition: all; translate: none; visibility: visible; x: 0px; y: 0px; zoom: 1; font-family: 'Google Sans Text', sans-serif !important; line-height: 1.15 !important; margin: 0px !important 0px 0px 0px;\" id=\"model-response-message-contentr_b0917168a8a62c5c\" dir=\"ltr\" class=\"markdown markdown-main-panel stronger enable-updated-hr-color preserve-whitespaces-in-response\" aria-live=\"off\" aria-busy=\"false\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eAntique Japanese Imari Sometsuke Set - Tako Karakusa Slender Vase \u0026amp; Kozara Plate IP133\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"1\"\u003eThis is a charming set of two authentic Japanese \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"1\" data-index-in-node=\"49\"\u003eImari Sometsuke\u003c\/b\u003e (underglaze blue and white) ceramics. The set includes a slender \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"1\" data-index-in-node=\"130\"\u003eTokkuri\u003c\/b\u003e (sake bottle), perfect for use as an \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"1\" data-index-in-node=\"175\"\u003eIchirin-zashi\u003c\/b\u003e (single-flower vase), and a matching \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"1\" data-index-in-node=\"226\"\u003eKozara\u003c\/b\u003e (small plate).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"2\"\u003eThe vase features the highly collectible \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"2\" data-index-in-node=\"41\"\u003eTako Karakusa (Octopus Arabesque)\u003c\/b\u003e pattern, a classic motif characterized by its bold, swirling vines that wrap elegantly around the vessel's body. The small plate displays a central floral motif surrounded by delicate arabesque borders and a beautiful network of natural crackle (kannyu) under the glaze.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"3\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"3\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eKey Features:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"4\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eClassic Tako Karakusa:\u003c\/b\u003e The hand-painted blue scrolls on the vase are a hallmark of traditional Imari ware and are prized by collectors for their graphic appeal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eWabi-Sabi Aesthetic:\u003c\/b\u003e The small plate features a rich \"kannyu\" (fine crackle) and a professional restoration on the rim, embodying the beauty of objects that have been cherished and cared for over generations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eVersatile Decor:\u003c\/b\u003e The slender silhouette of the 17cm vase makes it an ideal accent for a Zen-style interior, while the small plate is perfect for display or use in tea ceremonies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"5\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"5\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eSize (Approx.):\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"6\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"6,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"6,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eVase (Tokkuri):\u003c\/b\u003e 17.0 x 6.7 cm \/ 6.7 x 2.6 in\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"6,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"6,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eSmall Plate (Kozara):\u003c\/b\u003e 9.5 x 2.4 cm \/ 3.7 x 0.9 in\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"6,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"6,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eTotal Weight:\u003c\/b\u003e 306 g \/ 0.67 lbs\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"7\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"7\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eCondition:\u003c\/b\u003e Good antique condition with authentic age-related character. The vase is structurally sound. The small plate has a visible professional repair on the rim. This restoration was skillfully executed to preserve the integrity and historical value of the piece. Please note that the red lacquer tray shown in the photos is for display purposes only and is not included in the sale.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/center\u003e\u003c\/center\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 16px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(33, 43, 54); font-family: georgia, serif; text-align: -webkit-center;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ebay.com\/sch\/i.html?_dkr=1\u0026amp;iconV2Request=true\u0026amp;_blrs=recall_filtering\u0026amp;_ssn=koedo-sun-art\u0026amp;store_name=koedosunart\u0026amp;LH_All=1\u0026amp;_oac=1\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"koedo-sun-art","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47379467010301,"sku":"Mukashiya 5000 IP133","price":175.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/0774\/4253\/files\/57_1874178d-5492-41e7-a98e-e24fd244fb1a.jpg?v=1776136215","url":"https:\/\/koedo-sun-art.com\/ja\/products\/antique-japanese-imari-sometsuke-set-tako-karakusa-slender-vase-kozara-plate","provider":"koedo-sun-art","version":"1.0","type":"link"}