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

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows a small, cream-colored ceramic vessel with a square opening and a rounded base. The vessel has a gray curved line on the front, accompanied by a gray crisscross pattern. Green glaze spots are visible on the upper right side, and the interior appears to have remnants of green glaze. The vessel's exterior features a rough texture and small dark spots. The background is a plain gray color.

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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