Water Jar

1982

Not on view

Matsui Kōsei had a major role in reviving the marbleized colored-clay technique (neriage) and became designated a Living National Treasure in 1993. He studied ancient Chinese examples of the ware as a priest in Ibaraki Prefecture. Matsui created modern geometric surfaces with the application of this complex technique.

Artwork Details

練上正列文水指
Title: Water Jar
Artist: Matsui Kōsei 松井康成 (Japanese, 1927–2003)
Period: Shōwa period (1926–89)
Date: 1982
Culture: Japan
Medium: Marbleized stoneware (neriage) with lacquered lid
Dimensions: H. 5 1/2 in. (14 cm); Diam. 7 1/4 in. (18.4 cm)
Classification: Ceramics
Credit Line: Purchase, The B. D. G. Leviton Foundation Gift, 2006
Object Number: 2006.178a, b
Rights and Reproduction: © Matsui Kōyō
Curatorial Department: Asian Art

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