古こ渡わたり

noun

old imported article; antique import

Refers to a precious item that was imported into Japan during or before the Muromachi period (1336–1573). Often used in the context of art, ceramics, or textiles.

• この茶ちゃ碗わんは古こ渡わたりの品しなで、室むろ町まち時じ代だいに中ちゅう国ごくから渡と来らいしたものだ。

  This tea bowl is an old imported article, brought from China during the Muromachi period.