Sencha Tea Jar with Phoenixes and Peonies in the Cochin (Kōchi) Style

Yellow vase with rounded body that is pinched in at the middle, narrowing to a small circular mouth. The vase has a rounded lid with black trim. The vase and lid are decorated with colorful designs. A large white and black phoenix is on the front. There are peonies and leaves on the vase. The background is gray.

Artwork details

Date:: first half 19th century
Medium:: Stoneware with relief decoration and polychrome glazes (Kyoto ware, Eiraku type)
Culture:: Japan
Dimensions:: 468 × 624 px
Museum record:: View original