Shallow bowls, reed pattern

Collection NumberA001413
TitleShallow bowls, reed pattern
DateAzuchi-Momoyama period, 16th century.
Artist, Kiln, Workshop唐津窯 Karatsu ware
Name of prefectures & citiesSaga prefecture, Japan
Description of works【E-Garatsu ware fascinates with free and natural brush strokes】
These lovely examples of Karatsu ware were first made on a potter’s wheel, and then the rims were widened and shaped into rinka (flower-shaped rims) with four petals. Karatsu ware mukozuke (small dishes) in the Azuchi-Momoyama period are very attractive, using creative shapes decorated with free and natural brush painting. Karatsu ware comes in a variety of styles, and works with tetsu-e (painting using iron oxide-based pigment), like these dishes, are called e-garatsu.

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