BIG! FINE! Japanese antique ceramic jar SHIGARAKI ware 1890s, Beautiful blue-green stripes like a waterfall, H19.3xW14.6/H49xW37cm

BIG! FINE! Japanese antique ceramic jar SHIGARAKI ware 1890s, Beautiful blue-green stripes like a waterfall, H19.3xW14.6/H49xW37cm.

Shiga Prefecture pottery and ceramic known as 信楽Shigaraki ware.
It is one of the six oldest kilns in Japan and is said to have begun during the Tempyo period (710-794).
This is a distinctive jar made between the end of the Edo period and the Meiji period (1868-1912). At that time, it was used for practical purposes, transporting and storing tea leaves. Therefore, they were marked by pouring a striped glaze like this one to clearly identify them as tea.
This pattern is called SUDARE（bamboo screen） in the antique world. The natural flow of the glaze is unique and reminds one of a waterfall or water.

While designed for practical purposes, the jars boasted surprisingly stable and beautiful proportions. It is wonderful that it remains in good condition at this large size.
There is some writing on the bottom. There is one crack near the mouth if you look closely, but there are no water leaks.
This vase is perfect for arranging large floral materials such as tree branches, and can be simply placed and displayed as a beautiful interior decoration point.

□ Size: H 19.3in × W 14.6in（about H49cm×W37cm×D37cm ）
□ Weight : 411.8oz (11700g)
□ Material : ceramic

condition...
It is in very good condition, but there are small scratches and dirt due to aging.
There is one crack near the mouth if you look closely, but there are no water leaks.

I list antiques that sometimes have chips, rubbings and cracks
as they are very old antiques so please check the images and understand the current
condition before buying.