This is one of the ""Ashiya kettles,"" which were highly regarded among kettles used for the Japanese tea ceremony. It was once owned by the lord of the Matsue domain (present-day Shimane prefecture), Matsudaira Fumai."
Ritual Objects Used to Consecrate the Site of Kōfukuji Temple, Eight-Lobed Mirror with Floral Sprays and Paired Butterflies
Japanese Gallery (Honkan) Room 1
April 23, 2024 (Tue)–
July 15, 2024 (Mon)
Gold Coin ("Kaiki Shōhō")
Japanese Archaeology and Special Exhibition (Heiseikan) Japanese Archaeology Gallery
March 12, 2024 (Tue)–
September 16, 2024 (Mon)