Sencha Tea Jar with Phoenixes and Peonies in the Cochin (Kōchi) Style

first half 19th century

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Hozen was the eleventh-generation head of the Eiraku family workshop, based in Kyoto. He was skilled in painting, calligraphy, and poetry and enjoyed the patronage of high-ranking families. Hozen’s technical expertise ranged from blue-and-white porcelain, gold and polychrome enamels, celadon, and pottery types characteristic of Korea, China, and Southeast Asia. This tea jar emulates the Cochin style of colorful overglaze enameled wares, from southern China.

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Title: Sencha Tea Jar with Phoenixes and Peonies in the Cochin (Kōchi) Style
Artist: Eiraku Hozen (Japanese, 1795–1854)
Period: Edo period (1615–1868)
Date: first half 19th century
Culture: Japan
Medium: Stoneware with relief decoration and polychrome glazes (Kyoto ware, Eiraku type)
Dimensions: H. 5 3/4 in. (14.6 cm); Diam. 4 in. (10.2 cm); Diam. of rim 1 1/4 in. (3.2 cm); Diam. of base 2 1/2 in. (6.4 cm)
Classification: Ceramics
Credit Line: Gift of Charles Stewart Smith, 1893
Object Number: 93.3.159a, b
Curatorial Department: Asian Art

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