An evocative oval pot from the Nakawatari period of Antique China (c. 1800–1911), admired in Japan for its quiet poise and refined handwork. The glaze moves between deep blue and warm brown, yielding a mellow, time-softened surface that suits broadleaf or conifer compositions with equal grace.
Please note the condition with complete clarity: one foot is missing, and there is a significant crack along one side. These flaws are obvious and fully acknowledged; they define the price. Were this pot intact, it would command a multiple of the current price in today’s market for genuine Nakawatari ware.
For the connoisseur who values provenance and wabi-sabi, this vessel still offers dignity, age, and atmosphere — a worthy stage for a tree that tells its own long story.
