Object type: Teabowl and accessories
Department: Asian Art
Culture: Japan
Period: Edo period (1615–1868)
Date: 18th century
Medium: Clay, transparent glaze and thick overglaze in spots; accessories consist of black lacquer tea jar, small cylindrical wooden holder with bamboo tea whisk and jointed bamboo spoon; brocade covers for bowl and tea jar; these form a set for a traveler (Karatsu ware)
Dimensions: a : H. 2 5/8 in. (6.7 cm); Diam. 3 1/4 in. (8.3 cm)
Classification: Ceramics
Credit line: The Howard Mansfield Collection, Gift of Howard Mansfield, 1936
Accession year: 1936