About this artwork
Likely used during Zen temple meals, this pot has a fixed black handle and small black feet. The top of the rectangular lid handle was carved in the shape of a chrysanthemum blossom. As a result of prolonged use, the red outer lacquer surface of Negoro wares such as this pot gradually and irregularly wore away, exposing the black lacquer underneath; this effect of natural aging became prized among vessels of this kind.
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Status
- On View, Gallery 104
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Department
- Arts of Asia
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Title
- Hot Water Pot
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Place
- Japan (Artist's nationality:)
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Date
- 1392–1573
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Medium
- Lacquer on wood
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Dimensions
- 33 × 33 cm (13 × 13 in.); Diam.: 33 cm (13 in.)
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Credit Line
- Russell Tyson Purchase Fund
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Reference Number
- 1966.331
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IIIF Manifest
- https://api.artic.edu/api/v1/artworks/25658/manifest.json