Vintage Tobe Ware Blue Sun Japan Baizan Kiln Ceramic Pitcher Hand Painted 6.5"

Vintage Tobe Ware Blue Sun Japanese Folk Art Baizan Kiln Ceramic Water Pitcher Hand Painted 6.5  Tobe ware (Tobe-yaki) ceramic water pitchers made by the Baizan Kiln (Umeyama-gama) in Ehime Prefecture, Japan, are highly celebrated examples of Japanese mingei (folk art) porcelain. Known for their perfect blend of everyday functionality and timeless beauty, these pitchers are built to be robust, heavy, and exceptionally durable.  Crafted using local whetstone powder, resulting in a distinctively warm, thick, and plump white porcelain body that is highly resistant to chipping. Every pattern is completely hand-painted. Baizan Kiln is famous for its Baizan style dynamic, single-brushstroke application using gosu (a deep indigo-blue underglaze pigment).  Designer/Brand: Tobe Ware  Type: Pitcher Color: White, Blue Materials: Ceramic Details: Hand Painted Style: Folk Art, Farmhouse, Cottage  Condition: Excellent pre-owned with no known flaws. Vintage, handmade and pre-owned items may have slight imperfections or signs of light use. Anything major that compromises the value or integrity of the piece will be listed.  Please shop my entire store. Questions? Ask!