Japanese tea ceremony [lcsh]; Drinking vessels [lcsh]
This chawan for thin tea is decorated with vigorous white brushwork over a warm-toned glaze. The brushed pattern is known as hakeme, which originated in Korean pottery kilns. It was probably introduced to Japan through the acquisition of imported...
Japanese tea ceremony [lcsh]; Drinking vessels [lcsh]
This example of Kyoto-style painted pottery bears the tsunagi shippo mon, a motif that makes reference to the seven jewels, a geometric motif that arose from Buddhism. The bowl is suitable for preparing thin tea and, as the pattern is without...
Japanese tea ceremony [lcsh]; Drinking vessels [lcsh]
This style of creating pattern through incising and impressing seals originated in Korea. When brought to Japan, the grid-like patterns reminded the Japanese of a famous calendar produced at a temple in Mishima. The technique and the ware...
Japanese -- Social life and customs [lcsh]; Temari [lcsh]; Folk art -- Japan [lcsh]; Textile crafts [lcsh];
Decorative textile balls originally used as children's toys in Japan. Today, temari represent a highly valued and cherished gift symbolizing deep friendship and loyalty. It is traditional for a mother to make a ball for her daughter as a New Year...
Japanese -- Social life and customs [lcsh]; Temari [lcsh]; Textile crafts [lcsh]; Folk art -- Japan [lcsh];
Decorative textile balls originally used as children's toys in Japan. Today, temari represent a highly valued and cherished gift symbolizing deep friendship and loyalty. It is traditional for a mother to make a ball for her daughter as a New Year...
Japanese tea ceremony [lcsh]; Tea making paraphernalia [lcsh]
This hishaku is crafted in the traditional pattern for furo season, distinguished by a smaller cup appropriate to the furo kettle, and by an angled cut on the lower surface at the tip of the handle.
