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Jar in Meiping Shape with Incised Floral Design

14th century
Not on view
The fourteenth century was a prosperous period for the kilns in Seto. Many of the small jars produced there show a strong influence from Chinese ceramics. Carved, stamped, and combed patterns were used to decorate the surface of these Ko-Seto (Old Seto) jars. Iron glaze began to be used in this period, but its application was still uneven and transparent.

Artwork Details

Object Information
  • 鉄釉画花文瓶子
  • Title: Jar in Meiping Shape with Incised Floral Design
  • Period: Kamakura period (1185–1333)
  • Date: 14th century
  • Culture: Japan
  • Medium: Stoneware with brown iron glaze (Ko-Seto ware)
  • Dimensions: H. 10 1/4 in. (26 cm); Diam. 7 in. (17.8 cm)
  • Classification: Ceramics
  • Credit Line: Dr. and Mrs. Roger G. Gerry Collection, Bequest of Dr. and Mrs. Roger G. Gerry, 2000
  • Object Number: 2002.447.13
  • Curatorial Department: Asian Art

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