VesselsJapanese15th-17th century

Temmoku Tea Bowl with Hare's-fur Glaze

15th-17th century

Classification

Vessels

Medium

Mino ware, probably Seto type: light gray stoneware with bluish-black glaze, the

Culture

Japanese

Period

Muromachi (1392-1568) to Edo (1615-1868) period

Century

15th-17th century

Division

Asian and Mediterranean Art

Department

Department of Asian Art

Dimensions

H. 6.3 x Depth 11.9 cm (2 1/2 x 4 11/16 in.)

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