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

late 19th century
Not on view

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  • 永樂得全作 色絵牡丹梅文耳付茶心壺  壷交趾写
  • Title: Sencha Tea Jar with Peony Arabesque and Plum in Cochin (Kōchi) Style
  • Artist: Eiraku Tokuzen (Japanese, 1853–1909)
  • Period: Meiji period (1868–1912)
  • Date: late 19th century
  • Culture: Japan
  • Medium: Stoneware with relief decoration and poly­chrome glazes; imitation gold lacquer repair (kintsugi); pewter cover (Kyoto ware, Eiraku type)
  • Dimensions: H. 6 in. (15.2 cm); Diam. 5 in. (12.7 cm)
  • Classification: Ceramics
  • Credit Line: Rogers Fund, 1925
  • Object Number: 25.60.31a, b
  • Curatorial Department: Asian Art

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