A Yatsushiro ware jar fired in the late Edo period. It has an elegant form reminiscent of a Joseon jar. It features an inlaid Tsubotsubo-mon (repetations of jars) pattern, originally associated with the tea ceremony. The glaze is a refreshing blue-green, akin to Goryeo celadon, with a partial milky texture. Half of the body is lustrous, while the other half has a matte finish, creating a captivating contrast.

Yatsushiro ware, also known as Koda ware, was established in 1633 as the official kiln of the Higo Hosokawa clan in Koda-go, Yatsushiro District. The jar’s pattern is one of the kiln’s most representative designs, and although produced when inlay techniques were at their peak, the jar’s restrained decoration imparts a sophisticated elegance. This piece beautifully embodies the influence of the Korean peninsula’s ceramic features within the context of the Japanese tea ceremony.

A natural horizontal crack from the kiln process is visible on the body, along with some chips around the mouth. Otherwise, there are no noticeable defects.