Japanese Otagaki Rengetsu White Glaze Lotus Form Kensui Waste Water Bowl Tea Ceremony Antique #5591

This antique Japanese Kensui (waste water bowl) was crafted by the renowned poet and artisan Otagaki Rengetsu during the late Edo to Meiji period. Shaped in the graceful form of a lotus leaf, the piece features a soft white glaze layered with delicate green accents, creating an elegant visual texture. Hand-engraved waka poetry adorns the outer surface, showcasing the rhythmic touch of her calligraphy that blends warm craftsmanship with poetic tranquility. The subtle organic asymmetry of the wheel-thrown form enhances the harmony between function and artistic beauty. A prized addition for collectors of Japanese ceramics and tea ceremony enthusiasts.

poem: Yado kasa nu hito no tsurasa wo nasake ni te oborozukiyo no hana no shitabushi.

　　　Turned away at the inn I take this unkindness as grace...resting instead beneath the hazy moon and evening blossoms.

width: approx. 11.5cm (4.5in)

height: approx. 6cm (2.4in)

weight: 190g

condition: Good

Accessories: None

Shipping: Shipped from Japan with a tracking number. We take great care in professional packaging to ensure the item arrives safely.