日本　瀬戸天目茶碗 (18世紀)|Teabowl with “Hare’s-Fur” Glaze

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18th century · Stoneware with iron-oxide glaze (Seto ware) · Asian Art

This teabowl represents a classic type that originated in Song-dynasty China and was later produced in Japan. Its most prominent characteristic is the striking “hare’s-fur” glaze, named for the iridescent grayish-brown streaks resembling a thick growth of hair. Chinese teabowls of this type became highly prized in Japan, especially among Buddhist monks, during the twelfth and the thirteenth centuries. Later, similar vessels were produced in Japanese kilns, mainly in Seto.

Artist

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Date

18th century

Medium

Stoneware with iron-oxide glaze (Seto ware)

Culture

Japan

Department

Asian Art

Credit line

Edward C. Moore Collection, Bequest of Edward C. Moore, 1891