This jar was intended to hold water for refilling the kettle and rinsing tea bowls during tea gatherings. It showcases the rugged beauty of Shigaraki pottery, which comes from a mountainous region east of Kyoto. Under the intense heat of a wood-burning kiln, the surface became cracked, scorched, and partially coated by a glassy glaze.
Tea Scoop
Japanese Gallery (Honkan) Room 14
October 6, 2026 (Tue)–
December 20, 2026 (Sun)
Tea Scoop
Japanese Gallery (Honkan) Room 14
October 6, 2026 (Tue)–
December 20, 2026 (Sun)
Wide-Mouthed Storage Jar with Peony Vines
Japanese Gallery (Honkan) Room 3
September 29, 2026 (Tue)–
January 24, 2027 (Sun)
Portable Dining Set with Dragons and Waves
Japanese Gallery (Honkan) Room 3
September 29, 2026 (Tue)–
January 24, 2027 (Sun)