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Mizusashi, or water jar, with maple leavesside

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  • Mizusashi, or water jar, with maple leaves (side)
  • Mizusashi, or water jar, with maple leaves (side)
  • Mizusashi, or water jar, with maple leaves (side, without lid)
  • Mizusashi, or water jar, with maple leaves (oblique, without lid)
  • Mizusashi, or water jar, with maple leaves (oblique, open)
  • Mizusashi, or water jar, with maple leaves (bottom)
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Mizusashi, or water jar, with maple leaves

Glossary (4)

glaze, mizusashi, slip, stoneware

  • glaze

    Vitreous coating applied to the surface of a ceramic to make it impermeable or for decorative effect.

  • mizusashi

    Water-jar used in tea ceremonies.

  • slip

    A semi-fluid clay applied to a ceramic before glazing either to coat the surface or for decorative effect.

  • stoneware

    Ceramic material made of clay which is fired to a temperature of c.1200-1300⁰c and is often buff or grey in colour.

Location

    • currently in research collection

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