Tea bowl ("Fuji")
1811-34
The 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.
Stoneware with black and clear glazes
3 5/8 x 4 in. (9.2 x 10.2 cm)
Gift of the Arvidson family in honor of the Honde family
2006.101
Provenance: Purchased by R. Regner Arvidson (donor) at an antique shop in Kyoto, ca. 1956
Photo: Elizabeth Mann