An Irabo colored Brown Glazed two-eared Hanbei Jar on a rosewood stand enclosed in an old wooden collectors box from theYuan dynasty known in Japan as “Nanban-Chimaki.”. These types of bottles were highly regarded for their rustic simplicity and valued in the Japanese Matcha Tea Room.Production of these jars began in the Northern Song dynasty (10th century).They became popularized as liquor bottles and later, due to its portability, it was adopted as a military water bottle. They have been excavated across East Asia, having been carried overseas by the military. However, this piece is older, featuring a generous amount of glaze. The deep glaze color and natural kiln flaws imbue it with a profound atmosphere and rustic elegance. Having served as a flower vase over the years, the overall appearance of this vessel is deeply lustrous. It is 32 cm tall plus the rosewood base and is in good condition overall.
