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Ewer with Floral and Striped Design

early 17th century
Not on view
Used in the tea ceremony, this vessel is topped by a newer lacquer lid that replaces the original stoneware cover. The bold designs resemble textile patterns favored in the Momoyama period.

Artwork Details

Object Information
  • Title: Ewer with Floral and Striped Design
  • Period: Edo period (1615–1868)
  • Date: early 17th century
  • Culture: Japan
  • Medium: Stoneware with underglaze iron brown (Mino ware, Shino-Oribe type)
  • Dimensions: H. 7 3/4 in. (19.7 cm); W. incl. spout 7 7/8 in. (20 cm)
  • Classification: Ceramics
  • Credit Line: Purchase, Friends of Asian Art Gifts, 1988
  • Object Number: 1988.156a, b
  • Curatorial Department: Asian Art

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