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Mug Modeled on Westerwald Mug with Stylized Flower and Chinese Scrolling Grass (karakusa) Design

ca. 1680
Not on view
This ware, a copy of Rhenish stoneware revels the Hizen potters' inventive spirit when faced with unknown designs. The Westerwald molded florets have become stylized cherry blossoms and geometric patterns, and the molded banding has become scrolling grass (karakusa) bands.

Artwork Details

Object Information
  • Title: Mug Modeled on Westerwald Mug with Stylized Flower and Chinese Scrolling Grass (karakusa) Design
  • Period: Edo period (1615–1868)
  • Date: ca. 1680
  • Culture: Japan
  • Medium: Arita ware
  • Dimensions: H. 5 3/4 in. (14.6 cm); W. 6 in. (15.2 cm)
  • Classification: Ceramics
  • Credit Line: Dr. and Mrs. Roger G. Gerry Collection, Bequest of Dr. and Mrs. Roger G. Gerry, 2000
  • Object Number: 2002.447.53
  • Curatorial Department: Asian Art

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