The Flying Tea Ceremony Kettle (Tonda Chagama)

Asian Art

c. 1770

Ippitsusai Buncho
Japanese, active c. 1755-90

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Artist: Ippitsusai Buncho
Title: The Flying Tea Ceremony Kettle (Tonda Chagama)
Origin: Japan
Date: 1765–1775
Medium: Color woodblock print; chuban
Dimensions: 27.5 x 20.3 cm (10 13/16 x 8 in.)
Credit Line: Clarence Buckingham Collection
Reference Number: 1935.384

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