Water Jar for the Tea Ceremony with Seven Sages of the Bamboo Grove Design

White porcelain jar with two sections, the top one slightly smaller than the bottom. The jar has a blue design on both sections. The top section features a blue bamboo motif. The bottom section depicts seven men in traditional Chinese clothing, gathered around a table. The men appear to be looking at something on the table. The jar sits on a decorative white plate or base. The background is a plain gray color.

Artwork Details

Date: 18th century
Medium: Porcelain with underglaze blue decoration; lacquer cover; (Hirado ware)
Culture: Japan
Dimensions: 600 × 450 px
Public Domain: Yes
Museum Record: View original

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