Photo of collection object Shigaraki Tea Bowl
Tsujimura, Shiro. Shigaraki Tea Bowl, 1999. Stoneware, shigaraki ware with natural ash glaze, 3 1/2 x 4 13/16 in. (8.9 x 12.2 cm). Gift of Koichi Yanagi, 2003.67.2. Creative Commons-BY.

Shigaraki Tea Bowl

1999

Tsujimura Shiro

Japanese, born 1947

Asian Art

Shigaraki ware is associated with tea bowls and other utensils for the tea ceremony. However, the technique was first utilized to produce tiles for the roof of Shigaraki palace, which was built for Emperor Shōmu (reigned 724–49) of the Tenpyō period. Later, during the Kamakura period (1185–1333), the technique was used for utilitarian vessels, including water jars, large pots, and farming implements. Only after the Muromachi period (1392–1573) was Shigaraki ware used for tea bowls.

Maker/Artist
Tsujimura, Shiro
Classification
Ceramic
Formatted Medium
Stoneware, shigaraki ware with natural ash glaze
Locations
Place made: Japan
Dimensions
3 1/2 x 4 13/16 in. (8.9 x 12.2 cm)
Departments
Asian Art
Accession Number
2003.67.2
Credit Line
Gift of Koichi Yanagi
Rights Statement
Creative Commons-BY
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