Celadon Flower Vase (Hanaire)

mid-17th century

Not on view

Celadon porcelain originated in China and was introduced to Japan in about the twelfth century. These expensive, imported wares became sought-after collectibles among the Japanese elite and were prized especially for their delicate green color. Production of celadon began around the 1620s in Hizen province, on the island of Kyūshū—this elegant flower vase being an early example.

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青磁瓶子花入
Title: Celadon Flower Vase (Hanaire)
Period: Edo period (1615–1868)
Date: mid-17th century
Culture: Japan
Medium: Porcelain with celadon glaze; Hizen ware
Dimensions: H. 11 11/16 in. (29.7 cm)
Classification: Ceramics
Credit Line: Mary and Cheney Cowles Collection, Gift of Mary and Cheney Cowles, 2024
Object Number: 2024.443.2
Curatorial Department: Asian Art

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