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Sencha Tea Jar with Peony Arabesque and Plum in Cochin (Kōchi) Style

Eiraku Tokuzen

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Bulbous tea jar with rounded shoulder and short neck; metal lid sits on top. The body of the jar primarily purple with green, gold and yellow enamel. The base of the jar green with parallel vertical lines. The body decorated with a large yellow peony; curved green leaves; and scrolling vines. The base of the lid is surrounded by green and yellow enamel. The background of the image is gray.

Artwork details

Date:
late 19th century
Medium:
Stoneware with relief decoration and poly­chrome glazes; imitation gold lacquer repair (kintsugi); pewter cover (Kyoto ware, Eiraku type)
Culture:
Japan
Dimensions:
468 × 624 px
Museum record:
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