Object number2009.10.8

Satsuma ware tea caddy in the shape of a gourd

DateNd

Artist Japanese (Japanese, NA)

CultureJapanese

MediumReddish brown ware, lustrous brown, dark brown and amber yellow glaze with ivory lid

Dimensions2 5/8 x 2 1/2 in. (6.67 x 6.35 cm)

Credit LinePurchase, Pratt Fund

On View

Not on view

Period18th c

Classification(s)

Decorative Art

InscribedInscribed (Bottom): B1-1

Bibliographycmp # 342; VC cat. p. #40ProvenanceCMP #342

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