This massive tea bowl reflects the aesthetic trends of the late 1500s, when samurai warlords were battling each other while indulging in tea drinking. A simple painting of an arched bridge decorates the surface. The bowl’s name, Princess of the Bridge, may refer to a goddess who watches over the Uji Bridge near Kyoto.
Lidded Jar, Stoneware with ash glaze
Japanese Gallery (Honkan) Room 13
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Wide-Mouthed Storage Jar with Peony Vines
Japanese Gallery (Honkan) Room 13
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Square Dish with a Chinese Poet Watching Seagulls
Japanese Gallery (Honkan) Room 13
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Dish with an Upturned Rim
Japanese Gallery (Honkan) Room 8
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