Inoue Manji Arita Ware Hakuji Sometsuke Marugata Tsubo Jar Vase

This is a white porcelain sometsuke jar, "Bamboo Forest Sage," by Manji Inoue, an Arita ware ornament, antique art, and curio. The jar has a maximum body diameter of approximately 9.84 inches and a height of approximately 10.12 inches. The accompanying box measures approximately 12.99 inches in width, 13.07 inches in depth, and 12.60 inches in height. It is a used item with minor scuffs and dirt from display and home storage, but it has no cracks, chips, or repair history, maintaining excellent condition as a used item. The accessories include the original wooden box and a booklet. This is a "White Porcelain Sometsuke Round Jar" by Manji Inoue, a potter from Saga Prefecture and a Living National Treasure (Important Intangible Cultural Property). It is inscribed with "Manji Saku" on the bottom and is an antique.

Details

Condition	Good
Origin	Japan
Material	Porcelain
Era	Unknown
Artist / Maker	Inoue Manji
Dimensions	10.1 in