Shino Tea Bowl with Bridge and Shrine, Known as “Bridge of the Gods” (Shinkyō)
A ceramic tea bowl with a white base color, small black speckles throughout the body, and some blue and brown accents. The bowl appears to be made from a rough, textured material. It is short and wide. The background is dark gray towards the top, fading into light gray towards the bottom. A shadow is cast to the right.
Artwork details
- Date:
- late 16th–early 17th century
- Medium:
- Stoneware with iron oxide under glaze (Mino ware, Shino type)
- Culture:
- Japan
- Dimensions:
- 599 × 337 px
- Museum record:
- View original
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