Small Vessels Cherished by Hirota Fukkosai: Tea Caddies, Confectionary Jars, and Incense Container
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Incense Container in Shape of Eggplant, With design in underglaze blue, Jingdezhen ware, China; Shonzui type, Ming dynasty, 17th century (Gift of Mr. Hirota Matsushige)
Asian Gallery (Toyokan) Room 5
August 18, 2015 (Tue) - December 23, 2015 (Wed)This exhibition shows a selection of small, adorable ceramic works - tea bowls, confectionary jars, and incense containers - especially cherished by Hirota, who was knowledgeable in Japanese tea ceremony. Items on display are accompanied with pouches, wrapping cloths, or boxes to protect them, which were made by Hirota himself.
Current exhibit includes:
Tea Caddy, Figures under tree design in overglaze enamel, Jingdezhen ware, China, Ming dynasty, Wanli era (Gift of Mr. Hirota Matsushige)
Incense Container in Shape of Eggplant, With design in underglaze blue, Jingdezhen ware, China; Shonzui type, Ming dynasty, 17th century (Gift of Mr. Hirota Matsushige)