an important early Edo period , 17th century, chawan
diameter 12.3cm; height 8.8cm
the body of hard dark grey clay with shino glaze from Ogaya kilns Mino area; underglaze decoration of the Seven Grasses of Autumn a revered subject in Japanese culture since the eighth century
the lid of the tomobako is inscribed archeological find from Ogaya where private excavations were carried out by renowned potters and researchers Kitaoji Rosanjin (1883-1959) and Toyozo Arakawa (1894-1985) his findings celebrated in the documnatry film Shino and the Old Man
an important early Edo period , 17th century, chawan
diameter 12.3cm; height 8.8cm
the body of hard dark grey clay with shino glaze from Ogaya kilns Mino area; underglaze decoration of the Seven Grasses of Autumn a revered subject in Japanese culture since the eighth century
the lid of the tomobako is inscribed archeological find from Ogaya where private excavations were carried out by renowned potters and researchers Kitaoji Rosanjin (1883-1959) and Toyozo Arakawa (1894-1985) his findings celebrated in the documnatry film Shino and the Old Man
