Date: 1892
Credit Line: Gift of Dr. Edward H. Williams
Means of Accession: Gift
Source: Part of collection of 500 teapots given by Dr. Edward Williams, 1892
Made/Created
Artist
Unidentified
Place
Country
Japan
Continent
Asia
Dimensions
Dimension Notes
H, L, W: 7 1/2x5 3/4x4 1/2 in
Height
7-1/2 in
Width
4-1/2 in
Length
5-3/4 in
Material
Stoneware
Interpretative Labels
Label Type
Exhibition Label
Label
The simplicity of shape and decoration of this wine pot is characteristic
of the gentler style of Japanese ceramics and the higher value placed
on slightly asymmetrical or “accidental” decoration such as the cracking
throughout the glaze.
