Imported Korean tea bowls such as this one became extremely popular among tea masters in the 1500s. They were admired for their natural, hand-crafted appearance, which contrasted with the refinement of many Chinese ceramics. This example was a prized possession of the samurai lord and tea master Oda Nagamasa (1587–1670).
Box, Celadon glaze with arabesque design in openwork
Asian Gallery (Toyokan) Room 10
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Vase with a Fish
Asian Gallery (Toyokan) Room 10
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Large Dish with a Landscape and Deer
Asian Gallery (Toyokan) Room 12
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Tea Bowl, Named "Kimura"
Japanese Gallery (Honkan) Room 4
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Bowl with Lotus Bouquets
Japanese Gallery (Honkan) Room 4
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Dish with Lotus Flowers
Asian Gallery (Toyokan) Room 5
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Incense Container with Flowering Plants
Asian Gallery (Toyokan) Room 5
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