Teabowl

Nonomura Ninsei Japanese

18th century

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Title: Teabowl
Artist: Nonomura Ninsei (Japanese, active ca. 1646–94)
Period: Edo period (1615–1868)
Date: 18th century
Culture: Japan
Medium: Clay covered with a warm Seto glaze and a border of white enamel (Awata ware)
Dimensions: H. 1 7/8 in. (4.8 cm); Diam. 5 in. (12.7 cm)
Classification: Ceramics
Credit Line: Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Colman, 1893
Object Number: 93.1.139
Curatorial Department: Asian Art

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