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Wide-Mouthed Storage Jar with Peony Vines 

Exhibition information
on exhibit from January 1, 2026 (Thu) to March 8, 2026 (Sun) at Japanese Gallery (Honkan) Room 13

The shape and decoration of this jar were likely inspired by wine containers from Longquan, China. The peony flowers carved into the surface are symbols of wealth and social status. The glaze, though less refined than Chinese glazes, is admired for its rich texture and warmth.

Cultural property designation
Important Cultural Property
Quantity
Artist
Seto ware
Period/Century
Kamakura period, 14th century
Country/Origin
Excavation site
Material
Stoneware with yellow glaze
Size
Inscriptions
Donor
Collection reference no.
G-344
Genre
Ceramics
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