幅 ７㎝ 奥行 ４．５㎝ 高さ ２．７㎝
Kiyomizu Ware – Lid Rest (Futaoki) by Nakamura Sūran – Crab Kōchi-yaki
Introducing a lid rest (futaoki) by Nakamura Sūran, made from Kiyomizu ware, featuring a Crab design in kōchi-yaki style.
A futaoki is a utensil used in the tea ceremony to place the lid of the kettle (kama) during the preparation of tea. It is also used to support the hishaku (ladle) when drawing water. The shape, material, and design of the futaoki are chosen according to the theme of the tea gathering or the season.
Because it is often displayed on the tea shelf (tana), it is a highly visible and important item, though small in size. Despite its size, it plays an indispensable role in the tea ceremony.
Kōchi refers to a type of colorful soft clay pottery that originated in the late Ming Dynasty in the Kōchi region of southern China. It is characterized by the use of vibrant and rich glazes.
This futaoki is finished in a lustrous reddish-brown hue, which is a deeper tone that is rare for works by Sūran. It belongs to a group of seven different futaoki styles, and while it can be used for various occasions, its color and theme suggest that it is most suitable for the summer months, particularly around June, July, and August, or for gatherings with a theme related to the sea or rivers.
This futaoki is a finely crafted piece, handmade with great attention to detail.
Dimensions:
Width 7 cm × Depth 4.5 cm × Height 2.7 cm
清水烧 中村翠岚 作 蓋置 蟹（かに）交趾烧
这是一款来自清水烧的中村翠岚作的蓋置的介绍。
蓋置是茶道中用来放置茶釜盖的器具。它不仅用于放置茶釜的盖子，还可用于取水器的使用，并且根据茶会的主题、季节变化，形状、材质和柄等会有所不同。
蓋置有时也会被装饰摆放在架子上，因此虽然它是一个小巧的器具，但却十分显眼，且在茶道中是不可或缺的存在。
“交趾”原本指的是明代后期中国南部交趾地区所生产的一种彩色软陶，通常使用丰富的釉色来装饰。
这款蓋置采用了深红茶色的光泽釉面，色泽深邃，是翠岚作品中较为少见的色调。
这款蓋置是七种蓋置之一，根据不同的茶会主题，这款器具特别适合夏季、海洋或河流的主题，大约是六、七、八月期间的茶会使用。
这款器具完全手工制作，精致而细腻，是一件非常出色的艺术品。
尺寸：宽 7cm，深 4.5cm，高 2.7cm
