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Tea Bowl with Chrysanthemum Decoration

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Tea Bowl with Chrysanthemum Decoration by Chojiro. The bowl is ceramic and made of earthenware. The bowl is rounded with a circular base, short foot, and wide mouth. The body is light brown with darker brown speckles. The exterior has two horizontal ridges encircling the bowl near the rim. The lower ridge has a repeating pattern with a single chrysanthemum design. The chrysanthemum design features six roughly circular petals; the center features a dot surrounded by short lines. The interior is plain and light brown. The base shows signs of wear and tear. The background is gray and transitions from light to dark.

Artwork Details

Date
probably second half of the 17th century
Medium
Stoneware with inlaid and stamped design (Kyoto ware)
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
600 × 450 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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