A potter coated this serving bowl with watery gray clay. This liquid, known as a “slip,” did not fully cover the bowl. Seeing the resulting white shape as a rock, the potter expertly scratched away some of the slip to depict a bird perching on the rock.
Wide-Mouthed Storage Jar with Peony Vines
Japanese Gallery (Honkan) Room 13
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Dish with an Upturned Rim
Japanese Gallery (Honkan) Room 13
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June 1, 2025 (Sun)
Incense Container in the Shape of a Foundation Stone
Japanese Gallery (Honkan) Room 13
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Flower Vase with Lugs
Japanese Gallery (Honkan) Room 13
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June 1, 2025 (Sun)
Portable Dining Set with Dragons and Waves
Japanese Gallery (Honkan) Room 13
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June 1, 2025 (Sun)
Dishes with Cherry Trees
Japanese Gallery (Honkan) Room 13
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June 1, 2025 (Sun)
Water Jar in the Shape of a Bag for Gold Dust
Japanese Gallery (Honkan) Room 4
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