Who created "Teabowl"?

Teabowl was created by Kiyomizu Rokubei I in 18th century.

When was "Teabowl" created?

This artwork was created 18th century.

Is "Teabowl" in the public domain?

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

Teabowl

Q: What medium is "Teabowl"?

Teabowl is Clay covered with glaze and overglaze (Kiyomizu ware, Awata type).

Kiyomizu Rokubei I

18th century

Medium

Clay covered with glaze and overglaze (Kiyomizu ware, Awata type)

Dimensions

H. 3 5/8 in. (9.2 cm)

Classification

Ceramics

Culture & Period

Japan · Edo period (1615–1868)

Department

Asian Art

Museum

Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY

Credit

Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Colman, 1893

Accession Number

93.1.115

Art Historical Context

This exquisite teabowl, crafted by Kiyomizu Rokubei I in the 18th century during Japan's Edo period (1615–1868), exemplifies the refined artistry of Kiyomizu ware from Kyoto's Awata district. Rokubei I, a pioneering potter who established a renowned family lineage, specialized in ceramics that blended functionality with aesthetic elegance. Measuring just 3 5/8 inches (9.2 cm) in height, this compact vessel was designed for the intimate Japanese tea ceremony, or *chanoyu*, where simplicity and imperfection—embodied in concepts like *wabi-sabi*—elevate everyday objects to philosophical treasures...

Teabowl

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