One from set of five squared food vessels (mukōzuke) for tea-gathering meal

Ceramic vessel with a short pedestal base and a square body that tapers inwards to form a wide mouth. The vessel is primarily light beige in color. There are two large dark brown curved lines on the front. The right side has green and brown glaze drips and crosshatch patterns. The left side has two brown lines running vertically. The background of the image is light grey.

Artwork Details

Date: early 17th century
Medium: Stoneware with iron-oxide and copper green overglaze decoration (Mino ware, Yashichida Oribe type)
Culture: Japan
Dimensions: 416 × 624 px
Public Domain: Yes
Museum Record: View original

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