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
- Museum record:
- View original
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