Ritual Ewer

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The Ritual Ewer by Miura Jō is a rounded, dark brown teapot with a short curved spout on the left side. The teapot has a smooth, glossy surface with a few small spots of discoloration. A small, raised knob tops the lid, which has multiple concentric circular ridges around its base. The handle is made of metal and arches over the top of the teapot. The handle's ends attach to the teapot on either side of the lid and each has a small decorative element. The teapot sits on a beige background with a faint shadow underneath.