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Tea ceremony water jar, Saga prefecture, Edo period, 17th-18th century (ceramic)
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Tea ceremony water jar, Saga prefecture, Edo period, 17th-18th century (ceramic)
FSG324705 Tea ceremony water jar, Saga prefecture, Edo period, 17th-18th century (ceramic) by Japanese School; 16.7x18.4x18.4 cm; Freer Gallery of Art, Smithsonian Institution, USA; (add.info.: Karatsu ware; Takeo Karatsu type; stoneware with white slip under copper-green rice-straw-ash glaze; ); Freer Gallery of Art, Smithsonian Institution; Gift of Charles Lang Freer; Japanese, out of copyright
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© Freer Gallery of Art, Smithsonian Institution Gift of Charles Lang Freer / Bridgeman Images
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This print showcases a Tea ceremony water jar from Saga prefecture, dating back to the Edo period of the 17th-18th century. Crafted with exquisite skill and attention to detail by Japanese artisans, this ceramic masterpiece measures 16.7x18.4x18.4 cm. The water jar belongs to the Karatsu ware tradition, specifically the Takeo Karatsu type. Made from stoneware and adorned with a white slip under a mesmerizing copper-green rice-straw-ash glaze, it emanates an aura of elegance and tranquility. Displayed at the prestigious Freer Gallery of Art in Smithsonian Institution, USA, this artifact is part of their remarkable collection thanks to its generous donor Charles Lang Freer. The Tea ceremony holds great cultural significance in Japan as it embodies harmony, respect, purity, and tranquility. This water jar played an essential role during these ceremonies where every element was carefully chosen for its aesthetic appeal and functionality. Through this print captured by Bridgeman Images, viewers can appreciate not only the beauty but also the historical importance of this pottery vessel that has stood the test of time for centuries.
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