Tea Cup Set

Otagaki Rengetsu (1791-1875) Set of 5 poem carved tea cups #3596

Otagaki Rengetsu (1791-1875) Set of 5 poem carved tea cups #3596
Otagaki Rengetsu (1791-1875) Set of 5 poem carved tea cups #3596
Otagaki Rengetsu (1791-1875) Set of 5 poem carved tea cups #3596
Otagaki Rengetsu (1791-1875) Set of 5 poem carved tea cups #3596
Otagaki Rengetsu (1791-1875) Set of 5 poem carved tea cups #3596
Otagaki Rengetsu (1791-1875) Set of 5 poem carved tea cups #3596
Otagaki Rengetsu (1791-1875) Set of 5 poem carved tea cups #3596
Otagaki Rengetsu (1791-1875) Set of 5 poem carved tea cups #3596
Otagaki Rengetsu (1791-1875) Set of 5 poem carved tea cups #3596

Otagaki Rengetsu (1791-1875) Set of 5 poem carved tea cups #3596
Width across the rim: approx. 6.4cm (2 3364in) - 6.2cm (2 716in). 4.4cm (1 4764in) - 4.2cm (1 2132in). She was a Buddhist nun who is widely regarded as one of the greatest Japanese poets of the 19th century. She was adopted at a young age by the Otagaki family.

It is said that she didnt live a happy life because she lost her adoptive father and five brothers from illness. She married, but her husband died soon after. She remarried but lost this husband too from illness after only four years, as well as her young son and three young daughters. She joined the temple Chion-in and became a nun, taking Rengetsu ("Lotus Moon") as her Buddhist name. She made pottery inscribed with her poems with a spike in order to make a living.

Fortunately her products became popular and she became very wealthy. However she continued to live a simple life. Our products are mostly secondhand goods. + We usually use corrugated cardboard box and Bubble Wrap for safe package.

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This item is in the category "Antiques\Asian Antiques\Japan\Glasses & Cups". The seller is "cz812ce2009" and is located in konan-ku yokohama-shi. This item can be shipped worldwide.
  • Region of Origin: Japan
  • Age: 1850-1899
  • Primary Material: Porcelain & Pottery
  • Maker: Otagaki Rengetsu (1791-1875)
  • Original/Reproduction: Antique Original

Otagaki Rengetsu (1791-1875) Set of 5 poem carved tea cups #3596