Tin tea caddy by Hata Zoroku III

Bearing an engraved Chinese poem accompanied by bamboo motifs. The vessel is of elegant baluster form with gently rounded shoulders and a cylindrical neck, demonstrating the restrained refinement characteristic of Zoroku metalwork.The surface is decorated with calligraphic inscriptions executed directly into the pewter body. The engraved poem is complemented by bamboo imagery, a subject long associated with integrity, resilience, and scholarly virtue in East Asian literati culture. The soft metallic sheen of the pewter provides an understated backdrop for the lyrical composition, allowing the calligraphy and decoration to emerge with quiet sophistication.The harmonious balance between form, inscription, and material reflects the aesthetic ideals of the tea tradition, where artistic expression and utility coexist in refined simplicity.The Third Hata Zoroku [1868-1927] was one of the most distinguished Kyoto metalworkers of the Meiji and Taisho periods and heir to the renowned Zoroku lineage. Particularly celebrated for works in bronze, iron, and pewter, he inherited and further developed the technical excellence established by earlier generations of the family. His works were exhibited at major domestic and international exhibitions and are highly regarded for their craftsmanship and elegant design. Height: 8.3cm Diameter: 5.7cm

Condition
Good condition , showing minor soiling accumulated over time, typical of its age[See images for details]

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