seashell hanging vase

seashell hanging vase , mid 1800s, Edo period (1600–1868)

Where object was made: Japan

Material/technique: Bizen ware

Credit line: William Bridges Thayer Memorial

Accession number: 1928.1623

Not on display

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Bizen ware, a type of Japanese pottery, is characterized by its iron-like hardness, reddish-brown color, and the wood-burning marks left behind after firing. Unglazed, this vase represents Bizen ware particularly well, with a form resembling a conch shell. A rectangular hole for hanging can be seen on the inside.