This tea bowl was crafted about 400 years ago, when the communal drinking of [matcha] green tea reached its peak of popularity. It represents a unique style of Japanese pottery called Shino. The surface is painted with wild grasses in iron pigment under a white glaze, creating the illusion of a misty field.
Wide-Mouthed Storage Jar with Peony Vines
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Dish with an Upturned Rim
Japanese Gallery (Honkan) Room 13
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Incense Container in the Shape of a Foundation Stone
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Flower Vase with Lugs
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Portable Dining Set with Dragons and Waves
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Dishes with Cherry Trees
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Water Jar in the Shape of a Bag for Gold Dust
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