Vase with handles
Unknown Artist
18th century
Medium
Stoneware with polychrome enamels (Ko-Kiyomizu ware)
Dimensions
H. 9 3/4 in. (24.8 cm)
Classification
Ceramics
Culture & Period
Japan · Edo period (1615–1868)
Department
Asian Art
Museum
Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY
Credit
Gift of Florence and Herbert Irving, 2015
Accession Number
2015.500.9.34
Tags
Art Historical Context
This elegant "Vase with Handles" from 18th-century Japan exemplifies the refined artistry of the Edo period (1615–1868), a time of peace and cultural flourishing when ceramics became prized for both everyday use and display. Crafted in stoneware with vibrant polychrome enamels characteristic of Ko-Kiyomizu ware—a Kyoto style developed in the late 17th century—this piece stands at 9 3/4 inches tall. Its delicate form, adorned with motifs of flowers and leaves, reflects the Japanese aesthetic of natural harmony and seasonal beauty, often evoking cherry blossoms or foliage in full bloom. Ko-Kiyo...