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Freshwater Jar (Mizusashi) with Geometric Patterns

first half 18th century
On view at The Met Fifth Avenue in Gallery 228
Kenzan was born into a wealthy merchant household and become involved with pottery production in his thirties. His style over time became a “brand,” Kenzan ware, exemplified by the teabowl. It features a graphic pattern of auspicious plants, pine, and bamboo that is associated with longevity and New Year celebrations. The freshwater jar by Kenzan’s successor, Ihachi, has geometric patterns in blue, brown, and yellow glazes that resonate with Moore’s design sensibilities.

Artwork Details

Object Information
  • 伊八乾山作　色絵幾何学文水指
  • Title: Freshwater Jar (Mizusashi) with Geometric Patterns
  • Artist: Ogata Ihachi (Kyoto Kenzan II) (Japanese, active ca. 1720–1760)
  • Period: Edo period (1615–1868)
  • Date: first half 18th century
  • Culture: Japan
  • Medium: Stoneware with polychrome enamels under transparent glaze (Kyoto ware); wood with black lacquer lid
  • Dimensions: H. 7 9/16 in. (19.2 cm); Diam. 6 1/8 in. (15.6 cm)
  • Classification: Ceramics
  • Credit Line: Edward C. Moore Collection, Bequest of Edward C. Moore, 1891
  • Object Number: 91.1.343
  • Curatorial Department: Asian Art

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