Tea bowl ("Fuji")
Date1811-34
Maker
Japanese
Label TextThe family lineage of a tea bowl maker called Raku originated in the late 16th century. A special pottery created primarily in black or red colors, Raku ware is formed by hand and fired at a low temperature. The unglazed section on this bowl resembles the shape of Mount Fuji, as the artist's title suggests.
Object number2006.101
ProvenancePurchased by R. Regner Arvidson (donor) at an antique shop in Kyoto, ca. 1956
Photo CreditPhoto: Elizabeth Mann
Exhibition HistorySeattle, Washington, Seattle Art Museum, Gentleman Warrior: Art of the Samurai, Mar. 16 - Dec. 1, 2019.Credit LineGift of the Arvidson family in honor of the Honde family
Dimensions3 5/8 x 4 in. (9.2 x 10.2 cm)
MediumStoneware with black and clear glazes
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