Vintage Japanese Oribe-ware Sokogawara Tile Tea Ceremony Furo 11"W Goban This is done in a

This is done in a distinct stencil print of the late 1800's

Some foxing visible along edges

With the removeable mirror attached it comes to 21" high (54 cm)

Overall surface shows honest patina

Having been carefully stored it remains in fine condition

Vintage Japanese Oribe-ware Sokogawara Tile Tea Ceremony Furo 11"W Goban This is done in arThis is a vintage Japanese Sokogawara () used in traditional tea ceremony. This is glazed in a beautiful blue green Oribe ware style with dark brown decorations. Small chip on one corner (priced accordingly. please see photo.). A sokogawara is a flat ceramic tile traditionally placed under a kama (iron kettle) in a Japanese tea ceremony, particularly in the ro (sunken hearth) setting. Its main purpose is to protect the hearth floor from intense heat