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

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Squared food vessel, cream-colored with small dark speckles; tall straight sides and short foot. Dark brown design on front, resembling a stem with a leaf at top and curling tendril at bottom; right side of design includes crossed lines. Small patches of blue-green glaze on left side.

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
Museum record:
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