ALL'S WELL

Not that it really matters, this was our first seamail, Japan Surface post pot after EMS shuttered its doors during the pandemic. No sooner did we purchase this pot did everything shipping related get a bit more complicated so we made the insane choice to have the covered box shipped, very well packed by seamail while we waited for its arrival over three months later . But arrive it did and in perfect condition with the bottom well packed in the wood box and the lid packed outside for its grand tour across the Pacific so as they say; "all's well that ends well".      

Made by Yamato Yasuo back in the 1980s this Hagi futamono appears rather beige under some light and this well tempered blushed pink under others with areas of streaking showing white tones across the surface. The crisp edges and faceted top have a definite visual sharpness to them as well as in actuality asked to be handled carefully and with just the right amount of deference and respect. Despite the coloration their is a quality of strength and purpose to this covered box which is just large enough to accommodate a wide array of things from sweets and pastries to documents and tools of various trades. What captivates me the most is that there is nothing unnecessary added to the pot it relies on its strong and simple form and carefully applied glaze acting in unison to present its clarity and classical restraint, I would expect nothing less from this potter.