Who created "Clove boiler"?

Clove boiler was created by Rakutozan in 1780.

What medium is "Clove boiler"?

Clove boiler is Faience decorated in enamels (Kyoto ware).

Is "Clove boiler" in the public domain?

Yes, Clove boiler is in the public domain and available for free download under CC0 license.

Clove boiler

Rakutozan

1780

Medium

Faience decorated in enamels (Kyoto ware)

Dimensions

H. 6 3/4 in. (17.1 cm); Gr. W. 7 3/8 in. (18.7 cm)

Classification

Ceramics

Culture & Period

Japan · Edo period (1615–1868)

Department

Asian Art

Museum

Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY

Credit

Gift of Mrs. V. Everit Macy, 1923

Accession Number

23.225.247

Tags

Flowers

Art Historical Context

Nestled in the Metropolitan Museum of Art's Asian Art collection, *Clove Boiler* by Rakutozan exemplifies the refined artistry of Edo-period Japan (1615–1868). Created in 1780, this faience piece from Kyoto ware measures just 6 3/4 inches high and 3/8 inches wide, making it a delightful, intimate object for domestic use. During the Edo era, a time of peace cultural flourishing, Kyoto potters like Rakutozan everyday ceramics into works of beauty, blending functionality with aesthetic grace. Crafted from tin-glazed earthenware and adorned with vibrant enamels, the boiler features delicate flor...

Clove boiler

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