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Tea Bowl

18th century (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Tea bowl of glazed earthenware, painted inside with waves in white outlined in black. The outside roughly carved in facets.


Object details

Categories
Object type
Materials and techniques
Earthenware, painted, glazed
Brief description
Tea bowl, glazed earthenware painted in white and black; Japan, Raku type, Edo period, 18th century
Physical description
Tea bowl of glazed earthenware, painted inside with waves in white outlined in black. The outside roughly carved in facets.
Dimensions
  • Height: 6.7cm
  • Diameter: 14.3cm
Style
Marks and inscriptions
'Hoshuku' singed in black
Gallery label
JAPANESE (signed Hoshuku); 18th century. Given by Mr. Julius Spier. C.389-1922(as at 2005)
Credit line
Given by Mr Julius C. Spier through Art Fund
Subject depicted
Collection
Accession number
C.389-1922

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Record createdJune 25, 2009
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