Worldwide shipping from the Netherlands
Free professional advice
Largest, authentic collection outside of Japan
Search
Ikimono Mizubachi, Traditional Japanese Water Pot
Item description - YO07010152
Ikimono Mizubachi, Traditional Japanese Water Pot - This antique water pot, Mizubachi (水鉢) in Japanese, is made of glazed terracotta. Traditionally they are used as ponds, filled with water, plants like lotus flowers and even fish. In the world of Bonsai, Mizubachi are an authentic way to store water that is used for watering the trees.
Next to filling the Mizubachi with water, it can also serve as a beautiful flower pot.
The lower side of this specific Mizubachi type features a hole so water can easily be refreshed. This hole can be closed with a cork.
This Mizubachi features rich decorations of life, in the form of various animals and plants. This is where the name Ikimono (生き物) originated from, it being the Japanese word for living things.
Our collection of antique water pots may vary from time to time. Please feel free to contact us for the current collection.
Specifications • Origin: Nagoya, Aichi prefecture, Japan • Material: Terracotta • Age: Meiji period
Thank you for visiting our online catalog for both businesses and private individuals. You can directly order this item by using the orange button above and fill in the form. If you are interested in ordering various items, you can collect them in your Shopping Cart and fill in the form once you have made your selection. After we have received your information, we will provide you with a shipping quotation which is a necessary step because of the varying weights and sizes of our items.
If you accept the presented shipping costs, we will create an invoice for you which provides a clear overview of the order and payment information. Payments can be made using all major credit cards, Google Pay, iDEAL or a direct bank transfer. After we have received your payment, we will immediately prepare your order for transport, keeping you updated throughout the entire process.
Certificate of Authenticity
All antique Japanese items can be provided with a free digital Certificate of Authenticity. This document gives a clear overview of the characteristics such as the age, the place of origin, the material it is made from, the dimension and the appraised value. All information on the certificate is verified by multiple specialists and our Japanese suppliers, ensuring the authenticity.
Condition
Most items from the Yokoso catalog are antique and can show signs of old age. If you are interested in a certain piece but have questions about the condition, please feel free to contact us. We gladly provide you with extra information.
Worldwide shipping from the Netherlands
Please complete the following form to request a non-binding shipping quotation