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Square Dish with Abstract Motifs

Shuntai Japanese
19th century
Not on view
Katō Shuntai, whose father was the famous potter Shunzan, ran the official Owari branch of the Tokugawa family kiln (goyōyama) at Ofukeyo from 1817until 1851, when he passed the operations on to his son. He is famous for his Oribe style renditions.

Artwork Details

Object Information
  • Title: Square Dish with Abstract Motifs
  • Artist: Shuntai (Japanese, 1799–1878)
  • Period: Edo period (1615–1868)
  • Date: 19th century
  • Culture: Japan
  • Medium: Glazed stoneware (Seto ware, Oribe Revival type)
  • Dimensions: H. 2 1/4 in. (5.7 cm); W. 9 in. square (22.9 cm square)
  • Classification: Ceramics
  • Credit Line: Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Colman, 1893
  • Object Number: 93.1.34
  • Curatorial Department: Asian Art

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