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Set of Six Side Dishes (Mukōzuke) for Tea Gathering Meal (Cha-kaiseki)

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Six small, beige ceramic dishes with wide mouths and narrow bases, arranged in a row. Each dish has a unique design with brown and green designs. The designs include various shapes such as triangles, lines, and abstract patterns. The dishes have a rustic appearance with some visible imperfections. They are set against a gray background that gradually darkens towards the top.

Artwork Details

Date
early 17th century
Medium
Stoneware with white slip and iron brown under transparent glaze and copper-green glaze (Mino ware, Oribe Yashichida type)
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
600 × 450 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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