Vase
Unknown Artist
1800
Medium
Faience covered with design in low relief and colored enamels (Kyoto ware)
Dimensions
H. 10 3/8 in. (26.4 cm)
Classification
Ceramics
Culture & Period
Japan · Edo period (1615–1868)
Department
Asian Art
Museum
Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY
Credit
Gift of Mrs. V. Everit Macy, 1923
Accession Number
23.225.273
Art Historical Context
This elegant vase, crafted around 1800 during Japan's Edo period (1615–1868), exemplifies the refined artistry of Kyoto ware. Standing at 10 3/8 inches (26.4 cm) tall, it hails from a time when peace and prosperity fueled a boom in decorative ceramics, blending functionality with aesthetic splendor. Kyoto potters were renowned for their technical mastery, producing pieces that graced homes, tea ceremonies, and altars, reflecting the era's appreciation for harmony in everyday beauty. Made of faience—a tin-glazed earthenware—the vase is adorned with designs in low relief and vibrant colored ena...