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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.
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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
Accession Number: 2002.447.53
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