水指 mizusashi (lidded water container), unknown maker from Japan

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水指 mizusashi (lidded water container)
水指 mizusashi (lidded water container)
水指 mizusashi (lidded water container)
circa 1750, Edo period (1600–1868)
水指 mizusashi (lidded water container) , circa 1750, Edo period (1600–1868)
Where object was made: Japan
Material/technique: pottery; glaze; underglaze
Dimensions:
Object Height/Diameter (Height x Diameter): 20.3 x 16.5 cm
Object Height/Diameter (Height x Diameter): 8 0.99213 x 6 1/2 in
Credit line: William Bridges Thayer Memorial
Accession number: 1928.1630.a,b
Not on display
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Nature/Natural
The water jar is a utensil subject to particular scrutiny. It is usually carried into the tearoom by the host, and, therefore, must be of comfortable weight when filled with water. Its relatively large size makes it stand out among the assembled utensils, so its harmony with them is of utmost importance.
The water jar is a utensil subject to particular scrutiny. It is usually carried into the tearoom by the host, and, therefore, must be of comfortable weight when filled with water. Its relatively large size makes it stand out among the assembled utensils, so its harmony with them is of utmost importance.
Exhibition Label: Asian Gallery, Spring 2003, Youmi Efurd The water jar is a utensil subject to particular scrutiny. It is usually carried into the tearoom by the host, and, therefore, must be of comfortable weight when filled with water. Its relatively large size makes it stand out among the assembled utensils, so its harmony with them is of utmost importance.

Exhibitions

Brosseau Center for Learning: Japanese Sculpture
2018
Brosseau Center for Learning: Japanese Craft
2017
Teaching Gallery: The Tea Ceremony
Kris Ercums, curator
2014
Nature/Natural
Kris Ercums, curator
2011–2014

Citations

Broun, Elizabeth. Handbook of the Collection: Helen Foresman Spencer Museum of Art. Lawrence, Kansas: Spencer Museum of Art, The University of Kansas, 1978.