I attach a photo of a tomobako lid, the box holds a piece of pottery, and I would be grateful if anyone could translate what is on the lid please.
Thanks
南蛮手(なんばんて) or "Nanban-te" means it is a Nanban-yaki, a style of pottery which is mainly made in Okinawa .
耳付(みみつき) or "mimi-tsuki / with ears" means it has handles (ears) on its sides.
水指(みずさし) or "mizusashi", is a container that holds water for preparing green tea during a traditional tea ceremony .
主一 作(しゅいち さく) or "Shuichi-saku", means it was made by someone named Shuichi.
Now, there are several ways to read this particular name, and it could very well be Kazuichi or Morikazu instead of Shuichi.
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