On offer is an antique Japanese ceramic brush holder decorated with freely painted blue calligraphy from the traditional Iroha poem. Its cylindrical body stands upon a broad circular base finished with blue underglaze rings.

The Iroha is a Japanese poem dating from the Heian period and is celebrated for using each character of the traditional Japanese syllabary once. This Japanese Iroha brush holder combines that literary tradition with simple ceramic craftsmanship and visible age related character.

Key Features

✅ Japanese ceramic brush holder

✅ Hand painted Iroha poem calligraphy

✅ Traditional blue underglaze decoration

✅ Cylindrical body with broad circular base

✅ Fine glaze crackle throughout

✅ Condition: Good antique condition with age related glaze crackle. No major chips or structural cracks noted

✅ Height: 4.25 inches or 10.8 cm

✅ Base diameter: Approximately 2.5 inches or 6.4 cm

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Stock code 030725