Flower Vase in the Shape of a "Cong" Ritual Vessel
- Exhibition information
- There are currently no plans to exhibit this artwork at the TNM Collection Exhibitions.
This ceramic container was designed to resemble an ancient ritual vessel made of jade. The tiny cracks in the glaze are an intentional decorative feature.
- Cultural property designation
- Important Cultural Property
- Quantity
- Artist
- Guan ware, China
- Period/Century
- Southern Song dynasty, 12th–13th century
- Country/Origin
- Excavation site
- Material
- Stoneware with celadon glaze
- Size
- Inscriptions
- Donor
- Gift of Mr. Hirota Matsushige
- Collection reference no.
- TG-2167
- Genre
- Asian Ceramics
- Category
On display: Asian Ceramics
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Asian Gallery (Toyokan) Room 5
December 9, 2025 (Tue)–
April 5, 2026 (Sun) -
On display NewWater Pitcher with Floral Vines
Asian Gallery (Toyokan) Room 5
December 9, 2025 (Tue)–
April 5, 2026 (Sun) -
On display NewTenmoku Tea Bowl with a “Tortoiseshell” Glaze and Plum Blossoms
Asian Gallery (Toyokan) Room 5
December 9, 2025 (Tue)–
April 5, 2026 (Sun) -
On display NewIncense Burner with Plovers
Asian Gallery (Toyokan) Room 5
December 9, 2025 (Tue)–
April 5, 2026 (Sun) -
On displayTea Bowl, Named "Uraku Ido"
Japanese Gallery (Honkan) Room 4
November 11, 2025 (Tue)–
February 1, 2026 (Sun) -
On displayIncense Container with Flowering Plants
Japanese Gallery (Honkan) Room 4
November 11, 2025 (Tue)–
February 1, 2026 (Sun) -
On displayLarge Dish with a Landscape and Deer
Asian Gallery (Toyokan) Room 12
September 30, 2025 (Tue)–
February 1, 2026 (Sun)