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1.1.1.1.2: Japan

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    Characteristics: Wood-fired ceramics, tea bowls, emphasis on wabi-sabi aesthetics.

    Periods: Jomon, Heian, Edo periods.

    Locations: Mashiko, Bizen, Shigaraki.

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    Ewer (Suichū) with Cherry Blossoms and Picnic Curtain (Metropolitan Museum of Art, NY)

    Japan

    early 17th century

    In the tea ceremony, this type of ewer (suichū) is used to replenish the water jar, which holds water for rinsing tea bowls and filling the iron kettle. The copper‑green glaze and dark brown graphic design are characteristic features of Oribe ware. Depicted on the lower half of the vessel is a curtain of the type used to surround the picnic area selected for cherry blossom viewings. Cherry blossoms are painted in iron brown underglaze and white clay slip.

    Recumbent bottle (yokobe)

    Japan

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    late 6th century

    Not on view

    This yokobe, or barrel-shaped vessel with a neck on its side, was produced to store liquids, primarily sake. It was coil-built in sections and smoothed by being beaten with wood tools. Fired standing on its side in a high-temperature, Korean-style single-chamber tunnel kiln (anagama), it acquired its streaked surface from falling ash.

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    Lion-dog (Shishi)

    Japan

    early 19th century

    Lion-dog (Shishi)

    Period: Edo period (1615–1868)

    Date: early 19th century

    Culture: Japan

    Medium: Porcelain with incised decoration under celadon glaze (Hizen ware: Hirado type)


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