Who created "Teabowl"?

Teabowl was created by Hon'ami Kōetsu in ca. 17th century.

When was "Teabowl" created?

This artwork was created ca. 17th century.

Teabowl is Earthenware with lead glaze (Raku ware).

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

ca. 17th century

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Medium

Earthenware with lead glaze (Raku ware)

Dimensions

H. 3 7/8 in. (9.8 cm); Diam. 5 1/8 in. (13 cm); Diam. (foot) 2 1/16 in. (5.2 cm)

Classification

Ceramics

Culture & Period

Japan · Edo period (1615–1868)

Department

Asian Art

Museum

Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY

Credit

Dr. and Mrs. Roger G. Gerry Collection, Bequest of Dr. and Mrs. Roger G. Gerry, 2000

Accession Number

2002.447.22

About the Artist

Hon'ami Kōetsu · 1558–1638

Famed as a calligrapher, artist, and sword connoisseur.