Serving Bowl for Sweets with Design of Peonies

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Serving Bowl for Sweets with Design of Peonies

Mid- 19th century

Kōsai (Japanese, active 1840–1850)

After the death of Ogata Kenzan (1663-1743), a succession of potters showed their respect for the artist by making copies of his works, such as this bowl.

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Object Details

Title:

Serving Bowl for Sweets with Design of Peonies

Date:

Mid- 19th century

Artist:

Kōsai (Japanese, active 1840–1850)

Medium:

Glazed earthenware with overglaze enamel decoration (Kiyomizu ware)

Dimensions:

3 1/8 x 5 1/2 inches (7.9 x 14 cm)

Classification:

Containers

Credit Line:

Gift of Dr. Francis W. Lewis, 1893

Accession Number:

1893-121

Geography:

Made in Yamashiro (present-day Kyoto Prefecture), Japan, Asia

Context:

Period: Edo Period (1615-1868)

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