Woodfired yunomi with kairagi glaze by Yoshiaki Kato with signed tomobako (35)
Woodfired yunomi with kairagi glaze by Yoshiaki Kato with signed tomobako. 7.5cm x 9.4cm.
Tomobako – an “accompanying box” used for the storage of tea ware or other ceramic vessels. These boxes are signed by the artist and often come with kumihimo, or traditional ribbons, that are used to tie the box shut as well as a piece of fine rice paper that caps the box. The original box that comes with a ceramic vessel is considered a valuable part of the object purchased. For instance, a piece by a famous artisan that is missing the signed tomobako will be reduced by half in value compared to the same or similar piece that has retained the tomobako. These boxes are made of paulownia wood which is very light and contains a natural insecticide.
Woodfired yunomi with kairagi glaze by Yoshiaki Kato with signed tomobako. 7.5cm x 9.4cm.
Tomobako – an “accompanying box” used for the storage of tea ware or other ceramic vessels. These boxes are signed by the artist and often come with kumihimo, or traditional ribbons, that are used to tie the box shut as well as a piece of fine rice paper that caps the box. The original box that comes with a ceramic vessel is considered a valuable part of the object purchased. For instance, a piece by a famous artisan that is missing the signed tomobako will be reduced by half in value compared to the same or similar piece that has retained the tomobako. These boxes are made of paulownia wood which is very light and contains a natural insecticide.
Woodfired yunomi with kairagi glaze by Yoshiaki Kato with signed tomobako. 7.5cm x 9.4cm.
Tomobako – an “accompanying box” used for the storage of tea ware or other ceramic vessels. These boxes are signed by the artist and often come with kumihimo, or traditional ribbons, that are used to tie the box shut as well as a piece of fine rice paper that caps the box. The original box that comes with a ceramic vessel is considered a valuable part of the object purchased. For instance, a piece by a famous artisan that is missing the signed tomobako will be reduced by half in value compared to the same or similar piece that has retained the tomobako. These boxes are made of paulownia wood which is very light and contains a natural insecticide.