Fragment of sagger base; fragment of rim of small ash-glazed dish adhering to one side

Fragment of sagger base; fragment of rim of small ashglazed dish adhering to one side.
Glaze: ash glaze on small dish.

Historical period(s)
Momoyama period, late 16th century
Medium
Stoneware with ash glaze
Style
Mino ware
Dimensions
W: 8.7 cm (3 7/16 in)
Geography
Japan, Gifu prefecture, Kani city, ogama kiln, possibly Ogaya district
Collection
Freer Study Collection
Accession Number
FSC-P-515
On View Location
Currently not on view
Classification(s)
Ceramic, Vessel
Type

Kiln furniture (sagger) (fragment)

Keywords
glazed, Japan, Mino ware, Momoyama period (1573 - 1615)
Provenance
Provenance information is currently unavailable
Description

Fragment of sagger base; fragment of rim of small ashglazed dish adhering to one side.
Glaze: ash glaze on small dish.

Collection Area(s)
Japanese Art
Web Resources
Google Cultural Institute
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