Openwork Hexagonal Ko-Kiyomizu Ware Bowl

Arts of Asia

1731–52

Unknown artist
Japanese, 18th century

Made in 18th-century Kyoto, ko-kiyomizu ware (“Old Kiyomizu” ware, named after the site of a famous temple in the city) is characterized by designs in brightly colored overglaze enamel. All six sides of this bowl feature a complex pattern of reticulated medallions covered in blue and green glaze, with peonies adorning the bottom interior and outside walls. The veins of the leaves, decorative arabesques, and other areas were decorated with gold paint after the piece was fired. Great skill was required to carve the intricate openwork and to brush on the ornate floral designs.

Status: Currently Off View
Department: Arts of Asia

Title: Openwork Hexagonal Ko-Kiyomizu Ware Bowl
Place: Japan (Artist's nationality:)
Date Dates are not always precisely known, but the Art Institute strives to present this information as consistently and legibly as possible. Dates may be represented as a range that spans decades, centuries, dynasties, or periods and may include qualifiers such as c. (circa) or BCE.: Made 1731–1752
Medium: Stoneware with overglaze enamels
Dimensions: 34.5 × 10.5 cm (13 1/2 × 4 5/16 in.)
Credit Line: Japanese Art Shinkokai Acquisition Fund and Asian Art Acquisition Fund
Reference Number: 2012.173
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