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Medium: Glazed stoneware (250)
Medium: Glazed stoneware (250)
Listening to the Waves
Sakiyama Takayuki (Japanese, b. 1958)
2020.190©
Marbled Bowl
China, possibly Henan province, Xinwu, Dangyangyu, Northern Song dynasty (960-1127)
2012.449CCCC0
Plate
England, Staffordshire
1998.257CCCC0
Bowl with White-slip Decorations
Korea, Joseon dynasty (1392-1910)
1986.83CCCC0
Tea bowl
Korea, Joseon dynasty (1392-1910)
1986.84CCCC0
Bowl with Fishes Motif
Ishiguro Munemaro (Japanese, 1893–1968)
2020.194©
Covered Jar with Carved Lotus Petals
China, Northern Dynasties period (386-581)
2017.16CCCC0
Tea Bowl
Korea, Joseon dynasty (1392-1910)
1996.4CCCC0
Jar (Hu)
China, probably Zhejiang province, Han dynasty (202 BC-AD 220)
1954.370CCCC0
Water Ewer for Rituals (Kundika) with Incised Parrot Design
Korea, Goryeo period (918-1392)
1921.631CCCC0
Cup with Chrysanthemum Design
Korea, Goryeo period (918-1392)
1986.243CCCC0
Dream Jar
Shin Sangho (Korean, b. 1947)
1995.39©
Bird-Headed Ewer
China, probably Henan province, Tang dynasty (618-907)
1989.2CCCC0
Brush Rest
Southeast China, Zhejiang province, Southern Song dynasty (1127–1279)
1957.42CCCC0
Lidded Cup with Strap Handles
Korea, Kaya period (AD 42-562)
1997.9CCCC0
Jug
Germany, Frechen, 17th century
1974.43CCCC0
Funerary Urn (Hunping)
China, Western Jin dynasty (265-316)
1988.21CCCC0
Incense Box: Seto Ware
Japan, Kamakura period (1185-1333)
1975.170CCCC0
Jar with Four Lugs
Korea, Three Kingdoms period (57 BC-AD 668)
1993.43CCCC0
Jug with Pewter Lid
Germany, Raeren, 17th century
1974.42CCCC0
Vessel
Koike Shōko (Japanese, b. 1943)
1992.108©
Flattened Vessel with Hook Motif
Morino Hiroaki (Taimei) (Japanese, b. 1934)
2020.195©
Black-glazed Bottle
Korea, Goryeo period (918-1392)
1918.434CCCC0
Tea Caddy with Stamped Floral Decoration
Korea, Joseon dynasty (1392-1910)
1962.498CCCC0
Jug with the Arms of Cleves-Berg
Germany, Siegburg, 16th century
1974.41CCCC0
Ewer
China, Tang dynasty (618-907)
2017.17CCCC0
Tea Bowl
Japan, Momoyama period (1573-1615)
1983.158CCCC0
Burial Urn with Stamped Design
Korea, Unified Silla period (676-935)
1928.178CCCC0
Jar with Stamped Decoration
Korea, early Joseon dynasty (1392-1910)
1921.678CCCC0
Tea Bowl
Korea, Joseon dynasty (1392-1910)
1991.106CCCC0
Clog-shaped Teabowl
Japan, Momoyama period (1573-1615)
2020.214CCCC0
Water Jar
Okabe Mineo (Japanese, 1919–1990)
2020.198©
Parasite Lost
Letitia Eldredge (American, 1944-)
1968.200©
Hajibito
Kohyama Yasuhisa (Japanese, b. 1936)
1992.136©
Vase des Binelles
Sèvres Porcelain Factory (French, est. 1756) and 1 other
1994.107©
Jar (Amphora) with Dragon Handles
China, Sui dynasty (581-618) to early Tang dynasty (618-907)
1962.152CCCC0
Wine Jar:  Cizhou Ware
China, Yuan dynasty (1271-1368)
1917.299CCCC0
Teabowl
Tsujimura Shirō (Japanese, 1947-)
2001.72©
Fragment of Garden Stool with Openwork Design
Korea, Goryeo period (918-1392)
1918.418CCCC0
Black-Glazed Teabowl with Incised Characters (供御) for “Imperial Tribute”
China, Fujian Province, Southern Song dynasty (1127-1279)
2020.175CCCC0
Jar with Handles and Vertical Ribs
China, Yuan dynasty (1271-1368)
2017.18CCCC0
Vase with Floral Scrolls
China, Henan province, Northern Song dynasty (960-1127)
1948.226CCCC0
Water Container
Okami Shūji (Japanese, b. 1953)
1995.6©
Jar
China, Jiangxi province, Jizhou kilns, Southern Song Dynasty (1127–1279) - Yuan Dynasty (1271–1368)
1986.14CCCC0
Tea Storage Jar
Nonomura Ninsei (Japanese, active 1640s–90s)
1978.6CCCC0
Jar
China, Tang dynasty (618-907)
1930.323CCCC0
Storage Jar: Tamba Ware
Japan, Muromachi period (1392–1573)
2002.66CCCC0
Teabowl
Tsujimura Shirō (Japanese, 1947-)
2000.155©
Plate Depicting the Soap Bubble Blower (La souffleuse de savon)
Jean Daulle (French, 1703–1763) and 1 other
1948.118CCCC0
Square Dish with Design of Plovers over Waves
Ogata Kōrin (Japanese, 1658–1716) and 1 other
1966.365CCCC0
Jar with Handles: Cizhou ware
China, Henan or Hebei province, Jin dynasty (1115-1234)
1964.501CCCC0
Bowl with Peonies
China, Shaanxi province, Tongchuan, Huangbaozhen, Jin dynasty (1115-1234)
2001.107CCCC0
Incense Burner: Jizhou ware
China, Jiangxi province, Yonghe kilns, Jizhou, Jiangxi, Southern Song Dynasty (1127-1279) - Yuan Dynasty (1271-1368)
1969.66CCCC0
Vase (Meiping) with Waves
China, Jiangxi province, Yonghezhen, Yuan dynasty (1271-1368)
1980.186CCCC0
"Phoenix Tail" Vase (龍泉窯青釉瓶)
Southeast China, Zhejiang province, Yuan dynasty (1271–1368)
7.2018©
Teabowl
Tsujimura Shirō (Japanese, 1947-)
1989.86©
Covered Box with Carved Floral Design: Yaozhou Ware
China, Shanxi province, Northern Song dynasty (960-1127)
1962.41CCCC0
Jug with Oblong Body: Sueki Ware
Japan, Nara period (710-94)
1999.121CCCC0
Jōmon Vessel
Okabe Mineo (Japanese, 1919–1990)
2020.192©
Vase (Meiping)
China, Zhejiang Province, Longquan region, Southern Song dynasty (1127-1279)
1957.52CCCC0
Vase with Loop Handles
China, Sui dynasty (581-618)
1954.784CCCC0
Jar
Tsujimura Shirō (Japanese, 1947-)
2000.158©
Jar with Tiger-Headed Spout:  Yue Ware
China, Western Jin dynasty (265-316)
1970.152CCCC0
Wall Bracket
France, 17th century
1989.157CCCC0
Jar:  Black Ware
China, Henan province, Huangdao kilns, Tang dynasty (618-907)
1915.381CCCC0
Ewer (Suichū)
Japan, Momoyama period (1573-1615)
1958.336CCCC0
Jar with Bird and Flower Decoration
Korea, Joseon dynasty (1392-1910)
1985.19CCCC0
Ovoid Jar
Morino Hiroaki (Taimei) (Japanese, b. 1934)
2000.160©
Bowl: Jun ware
Northern China, Jin dynasty (1115-1234) - Yuan dynasty (1271-1368)
1956.701CCCC0
Storage Jar: Sueki ware
Japan, Nara period (710-94)
1998.170CCCC0
Flat Dish Made of Marbled Clay
North or Central China, Northern Song (960–1127) or Jin dynasty (1115–1234)
2020.187CCCC0
Jar: Cizhou ware
China, Northern Song dynasty (960-1127) - Jin dynasty (1115-1234)
1964.500CCCC0
Bowl: Jun ware
South China, Yuan dynasty (1271-1368) - Ming dynasty (1368-1644)
1942.664CCCC0
Candlestand in the Shape of a Chimera Bixie
China, Western Jin dynasty (265-316 CE)
1983.77CCCC0
Square Brush Washer:  Guan ware
China, Hangchou, Suburban Altar Kiln, Southern Song dynasty (1127-1279)
1957.41CCCC0
Water Flask:  Guan ware
China, Yuan dynasty (1271-1368)
1957.67CCCC0
Bowl
Hamada Shinsaku (Japanese, 1929-)
1989.122©
Teabowl with Tortoiseshell Glaze
China, Jiangxi Province, Southern Song dynasty (1127-1279)
2020.177CCCC0
Jar: Cizhou ware
China, Manchuria, Liao dynasty (916-1125)
1948.224CCCC0
Ewer with a Lion-shaped Spout
China, Shaanxi province, Tongchuan, Huangbaozhen, Five Dynasties period (907-960) or Northern Song dynasty (960-1126)
1948.220CCCC0
Pitcher
Reinhold Merkelbach, Grenzhausen (German) and 1 other
1989.153CCCC0
Vase: Bizen Ware
Kimura Kōzō (Japanese, b. 1941)
1976.190©
Jar with Incised Combed Shoulder Designs: Bizen Ware
Japan, Muromachi period (1392–1573)
1976.111CCCC0
Bowl: Jun ware
South China, Yuan dynasty (1271-1368) - Ming dynasty (1368-1644)
1942.666CCCC0
Coffee Pot
Belgium, Namur(?), 18th century
1964.535CCCC0
Spouted Ewer with Handle
Northern China, Northern Song dynasty (960-1127)
1948.219CCCC0
Wine Cup
China, Song dynasty (960-1279)
1957.71CCCC0
Flask Jar
Yoshimura Masaya (Japanese, 1938-)
1987.70©
Covered Box: Yue Ware
China, Shang-lin-hu kilns, Yu-yao District, Zhejiang province, Five dynasties (907-960)
1972.95CCCC0
Storage Jar
Japan, Muromachi period (1392–1573)
1973.18CCCC0
Tea Bowl
Northern China, Henan province, Northern Song dynasty (960-1127) or Jin dynasty (1115-1234)
1989.272CCCC0
Bottle (Schraubflasche)
German, Bavaria, Kreussen
1918.327CCCC0
Jar:  Northern Brown Ware
China, Yuan dynasty (1271-1368)
1948.218CCCC0
Storage Jar, Echizen Ware
Japan, Muromachi period (1392–1573)
1989.70CCCC0
Storage Vessel: Tokoname Ware
Japan, Heian period (794–1185)
1992.137CCCC0
Wine Jug:  Yue ware
China, Chekiang province, Shang-lin-hu type, Five dynasties (907-960) - Song dynasty (960-1279)
1928.177CCCC0
Vase with Peonies and Five Spouts
China, Zhejiang province, Hangzhou, Southern Song dynasty (1127-1279)
1989.270CCCC0
Lotus Bowl
China, Zhejiang province, Longquan region, Southern Song dynasty (1127-1279)
1957.54CCCC0
Chicken-Headed Ewer
China, Zhejiang province, Southern Dynasties period (420-589)
1973.84CCCC0
Pillow:  Wazhaping ware
China, Hunan province, Changsha, Five dynasties (907-960)
1917.298CCCC0
Vase with Curving Rim
Yoshida Yoshihiko (Japanese, 1936-)
1994.128©
Platter
Staffordshire Factory (British)
1917.904CCCC0
Teabowl
Yoshida Yoshihiko (Japanese, 1936-)
1994.127©
Jar:  Cizhou Ware
China, Yuan dynasty (1271-1368)
1948.225CCCC0
Bowl:  Northern Celadon Ware
China, Shaanxi or Henan province, Northern Song dynasty (960-1127)
1956.697CCCC0
Ewer in the form of a Sheng Player
China, Liao dynasty (916-1125)
1953.248CCCC0
Saucer:  Northern Celadon Ware, Yaozhou type
China, late Northern Song dynasty (960-1127) - Jin dynasty (1115-1234)
1930.311CCCC0
Meiping Vase:  Cizhou Ware
China, Northern Song dynasty (960-1127)
1940.52CCCC0
Cherry Hill
Rudy Autio (American, 1926-)
2005.188©
Bird feeder
China, Song dynasty (960-1279)
1957.70CCCC0
Bowl:  Jun Ware
Northern China, Northern Song dynasty (960-1127) - Jin dynasty (1115-1234)
1915.379CCCC0
Vase: Northern Black Ware
China, Northern Song dynasty (960-1127)
1940.51CCCC0
Incense Burner:  Southern Celadon Ware
China, Yuan dynasty (1271-1368)
1957.44CCCC0
Covered Box with Double-Parakeet Design
China, Zhejiang province, Five dynasties (907-60) or later
1987.38CCCC0
Bowl:  Northern Celadon Ware, Yaozhou type
China, Northern Song dynasty (960-1127)
1930.308CCCC0
Vase in the Shape of a Grain Measure (Zhadou)
China, Zhejiang province, Longquan region, Southern Song dynasty (1127-1279)
1957.73CCCC0
Vase: Cizhou ware
China, Northern Song dynasty (960-1127)
1948.223CCCC0
Bowl:  Southern Celadon Ware
China, Southern Song dynasty (1127-1279)
1940.45CCCC0
Tea Storage Jar
Japan, Momoyama period (1573-1615)
1969.227CCCC0
Stem Dish
China, Tang dynasty (618-907)
1917.303CCCC0
Bowl: Jun ware
Northern China, Jin dynasty (1115-1234) - Yuan dynasty (1271-1368)
1956.696CCCC0
Lobed Dish:  Guan ware
China, Zhejiang province, Southern Song Dynasty (1127-1279) - Yuan Dynasty (1271-1368)
1957.72CCCC0
Incense Burner Top in the Shape of a Lion
China, Shaanxi province, Northern Song dynasty (960-1127)
1966.26CCCC0
Tea Bowl
China, Fujian province, Southern Song dynasty (1127-1279)
1948.206CCCC0
Bowl with Carved Lotus Design
China, Southern Song (1127–1279) to Yuan dynasty (1279–1368)
2020.181CCCC0
Plate: Seto Ware
Japan, Edo period (1615-1868)
1974.198CCCC0
Wine Pot: Southern Celadon Ware (lid)
China, Southern Song Dynasty (1127-1279) - Yuan Dynasty (1271-1368)
1930.325.bCCCC0
Pair of Vases in Shape of Cong: Southern Celadon Ware
China, Zhejiang province, Yuan dynasty (1271-1368)
1957.46CCCC0
Flat Dish: Guan ware
China, Song dynasty (960-1279)
1957.69CCCC0
Push-Pull Bookends
Margaret Post Gate (American, 1880–1953) and 1 other
2013.8©
Ewer
China, Hunan province, Tongguan, early Tang dynasty (618-907)
1966.145CCCC0
Ding Ware Bowl of the Xing Type with Bi-Disc Foot
China, Henan province, Gongxian kilns, Five dynasties (907–60)
2020.186CCCC0
Small Lobed Jar
Northern China, Jin dynasty (1115-1234) - Yuan dynasty (1271-1368)
1957.38CCCC0
Jar:  Brown ware
China, Northern, Tang dynasty (618-907) - Five dynasties (907-960)
1959.47CCCC0
Bottle Vase:  Black Ware
Northern China, Jin dynasty (1115-1234) - Yuan dynasty (1271-1368)
1930.310CCCC0
Basket, Patterns, Colors and Forms for Lovers
Gary Schlappal (American, b. 1951)
1985.120©
Vase
Northern China, Liao dynasty (916-1125) or Northern Song dynasty (960-1127)
1942.656CCCC0
Teabowl
Japan, Muromachi period (1392–1573)
1954.783CCCC0
Box: Yue ware
China, Zhejiang province, Song dynasty (960-1279)
1954.580CCCC0
Jar
China, Eastern Zhou dynasty (771-256 BC), Warring States period (475-221 BC)
1959.350CCCC0
Five-Spouted Vase with Cover
China, Zhejiang province, Longquan region, Northern Song dynasty (960-1127)
1957.53CCCC0
Jar
Northern China, Northern Song (960-1127) or Jin dynasty (1115-1234)
1957.58CCCC0
Jar with Handles: Yue ware
China, Tang dynasty (618-907)
1983.78CCCC0
Jar with Four Loop-Handles
China, Sui dynasty (581-618) - Tang dynasty (618-907)
1954.371CCCC0
Set of Five Dishes with Rabbit Design
Katou Kiyonobu (Japanese, b. 1936)
1992.55©
Ewer: Cizhou ware
China, Northern Song dynasty (960-1127)
1956.717CCCC0
Jar
Northern China, Jin dynasty (1115-1234)
1948.213CCCC0
Square Vase
Seto Hiroshi (Japanese, 1941–1994)
2001.73©
Funerary Urn (Hunping) with Figures, Pavilions, and Birds
China, Western Jin dynasty (265-316)
2017.22CCCC0
Tea Bowl: Jian ware
China, Fujian province, Song dynasty (960-1279)
1956.703CCCC0
Black Glazed Teabowl
China, Fujian province, Southern Song dynasty (1127-1279)
2020.176CCCC0
Vessel
Tsujimura Shirō (Japanese, 1947-)
1990.19©
Teabowl with Pinks
Seifū Yohei III (Japanese, 1851–1914)
2022.184CCCC0
Pine-shaped Dish
Seifū Yohei III (Japanese, 1851–1914)
2022.182CCCC0
Boat-Shaped Bowl with Plovers
Seifū Yohei III (Japanese, 1851–1914)
2022.183CCCC0
Tile Platform for Tea in Summer
Japan, Momoyama period (1573-1615)
1965.79CCCC0
Plate
Northern China, Northern Song dynasty (960-1127) - Jin dynasty (1115-1234)
1942.665CCCC0
Large Jar
Japan, Muromachi period (1392–1573)
2020.191CCCC0
Plate with Relief Dragon among Clouds
China, Zhejiang province, Longquan region, Yuan dynasty (1271-1368)
1961.92CCCC0
Bowl: Jun Ware
Northern China, Jin dynasty (1115-1234) - Yuan dynasty (1271-1368)
1957.39CCCC0
Plate with Designs of Birds in Snow under a Trellis
Kitaōji Rosanjin (Japanese, 1883–1959)
1982.165©
Flat-Bottomed Vase
Tsujimura Shirō (Japanese, 1947-)
2000.156©
Jar:  Proto-Yue ware
China, Western Jin dynasty (265-316)
1984.5CCCC0
Pillow
China, Yuan dynasty (1271-1368)
1989.118CCCC0
Vase, #84
Warren MacKenzie (American, 1924-)
1995.263©
Bottle Flask
Nakazato Takashi (Japanese, b. 1937)
1993.107©
Covered Flat Jar
China, Hangzhou, Suburban Altar Kiln, Southern Song dynasty (1127-1279)
1957.45CCCC0
Bowl, Cizhou ware
China, Jin dynasty (1115-1234) - Yuan dynasty (1271-1368)
1959.347CCCC0
Water Jar with Lid
Tani Seiemon (Japanese, b. 1913)
2000.153©
Jar with Dragon
China, Yuan dynasty (1271-1368)
1948.215CCCC0
Bowl
Clement C. Giorgi (American, 1911–1974)
1963.668©
Square Dish
Tsujimura Shirō (Japanese, 1947-)
2000.157©
Storage Jar
Japan, Muromachi period (1392–1573)
2015.493CCCC0
Water Container
Japan, Momoyama period (1573-1615)
1973.17CCCC0
Flower Pot Stand or Bulb Bowl
China, possibly Henan province, Yuan dynasty (1271-1368) - Ming dynasty (1368-1644)
1944.169CCCC0
Spouted Bowl with Flower Design
Japan, Momoyama period (1573-1615)
1983.7CCCC0
Plate: Jun Ware
Northern China, Yuan dynasty (1271-1368)
1917.56CCCC0
Vase with Cracked-Ice Design
Seifū Yohei III (Japanese, 1851–1914)
2022.196CCCC0
Storage Jar
Japan, Muromachi period (1392–1573)
2015.494CCCC0
Stoneware Plate
Dedham Pottery (American)
1976.1160©
Storage Jar (Tsubo)
Japan, Muromachi period (1392–1573)
2015.492CCCC0
Storage Jar
Japan, Muromachi period (1392–1573)
2015.505CCCC0
Storage Jar
Japan, Kamakura period (1185-1333)
2015.495CCCC0
Conical Bowl
China, Jiangxi province, Ji'an, Southern Song dynasty (1127-1279)
1989.274CCCC0
Ewer
China, Hunan province, Tang dynasty (618-907)
2005.57CCCC0
Tea Bowl: Jian ware
China, near Shui ch'i, Song dynasty (960-1279)
1942.134CCCC0
Flattened Bottle Vase
Shimaoka Tatsuzō (Japanese, 1919–2007)
2000.151©
Tea Bowl: Jian ware
China, Fujian province, Song dynasty (960-1279)
1956.704CCCC0
Bowl: Yellow Seto Ware
Japan, Momoyama period (1573-1615)
1982.67CCCC0
Teacup
Katō Kenji (Japanese)
2001.70.1©
Storage Jar
Japan, Nanbokuchō period (1336-92)
1992.356CCCC0
Box
Hamada Shōji (Japanese, 1894–1978)
2000.147©
Cup: Cizhou ware
China, Jin dynasty (1115-1234)
1957.57CCCC0
Rectangular Dish
Shimaoka Tatsuzō (Japanese, 1919–2007)
2000.149©
Covered Jar
Vietnam
1998.285CCCC0
Pillow with Lion Base
China, Northern Song dynasty (960-1127)
1989.276CCCC0
Jar with Cover
China, Henan province, Yuxian, Northern Song dynasty (960-1127) or Jin dynasty (1115-1234)
1957.36CCCC0
Rectangular Bowl
Sakata Deika XIII (Japanese, 1915–2010)
1996.311©
Vase with Branch of Plum Blossoms
China, Shanxi province, Ming dynasty (1368-1644)
1944.223CCCC0
Frame
France, early 18th Century
1977.73CCCC0
Storage Jar: Bizen Ware
Japan, Muromachi period (1392–1573)
1988.149CCCC0
Jar: Cizhou ware
China, Yuan dynasty (1271-1368)
1983.87CCCC0
Square Bottle Vase
Shimaoka Tatsuzō (Japanese, 1919–2007)
2000.150©
Bottle Vase: Seto Ware
Japan, Momoyama period (1573-1615) to Edo period (1615-1858)
1972.65CCCC0
Wine Flask
Japan, Kamakura period (1185-1333)
1983.22CCCC0
Bowl
North China, Yuan dynasty (1271-1368) - Ming dynasty (1368-1644)
1957.37CCCC0
Chan: Oval Shaped Shallow Cup
China, Tang dynasty (618-907) - Five dynasties (907-960)
1962.262CCCC0
Water Jar:  Ko Tamba ware
Japan, Muromachi period (1392–1573)
1963.556CCCC0
Nesting Dishes with Scattered Pine Needles and Maple Leaves
Seifū Yohei I (Japanese, 1801–1861)
2022.147CCCC0
Tea Bowl:  Jian Ware
China, near Shui ch'i, Song dynasty (960-1279)
1942.132CCCC0
Saggers and Bowl Fragments: Jian ware
China, near Shui ch'i, Song dynasty (960-1279)
1942.137CCCC0
Spouted Bowl
China, Zhejiang province, Longquan region, Yuan dynasty (1271-1368)
1985.109CCCC0
Tea Storage Jar
Japan, Momoyama period (1573-1615)
1976.110CCCC0
Tea Bowl
Japan, Edo period (1615-1868)
1976.25CCCC0
Two-Eared Jar
China, Henan province, Yuxian, Jin dynasty (1115-1234) - Yuan dynasty (1271-1368)
1956.706CCCC0
Dish with Incised Design of a Rider on a Mule
Japan, Momoyama period (1573-1615)
1970.151CCCC0
Storage Vessel
Japan, Muromachi period (1392–1573)
2015.485CCCC0
Jar with Combed Design
Japan, Kofun period (c. AD 300-710)
1991.124CCCC0
Storage Jar (Tsubo)
Japan, Muromachi period (1392–1573)
2015.486CCCC0
Jar
Hagiwara Yoshinori (Japanese, b. 1974)
2012.21©
Plate
Japan, Momoyama period (1573-1615)
1983.8CCCC0
Teabowl
Hamada Shinsaku (Japanese, 1929-)
1989.121©
Teapot
Charles Lakofsky (American, 1922–1993)
1980.223©
Cinerary Urn
Japan, Heian period (794–1185)
1993.131CCCC0
Bottle
Tani Seiemon (Japanese, b. 1913)
2001.60©
Sake Bottle
Morioka Hiroshi (Japanese)
2001.68©
Flower Container
Japan, Edo period (1615-1868)
1982.153CCCC0
Incense Burner
Matsuzaki Ken (Japanese, 1950-)
2002.61©
Storage Jar (Tsubo)
Japan, Muromachi period (1392–1573)
2015.506CCCC0
Plate
Hamada Shinsaku (Japanese, 1929-)
1989.120©
Teabowl
Ōtani Shirō (Japanese, 1936-)
2001.63©
Disc-shaped Flask
Tani Seiemon (Japanese, b. 1913)
2000.154©
Sake Bottle
Ōtani Shirō (Japanese, 1936-)
2001.67©
Vase
Morioka Hiroshi (Japanese)
2001.66©
Flattened Bottle Vase
Hamada Shōji (Japanese, 1894–1978)
2000.146©
Flower Jar: Shigaraki-style
Ōtani Shirō (Japanese, 1936-)
2001.62©
Mallet Form Flower Vase
Tani Seiemon (Japanese, b. 1913)
2001.59©
Flower Vase
Ōtani Shirō (Japanese, 1936-)
2001.61©
Tea Bowl
China, Jiangxi province, Southern Song dynasty (1127-1279)
1923.53CCCC0
Hexagonal Vase
Hamada Shōji (Japanese, 1894–1978)
2000.140©
Plate
Hamada Shōji (Japanese, 1894–1978)
2000.143©
Plate
Hamada Shōji (Japanese, 1894–1978)
2000.142©
Tubular Vase
Hamada Shōji (Japanese, 1894–1978)
2000.141©
Plate
Shimaoka Tatsuzō (Japanese, 1919–2007)
1990.20©
Rectangular Bottle Vase
Hamada Shōji (Japanese, 1894–1978)
2000.144©
Rectangular Bottle Vase
Hamada Shōji (Japanese, 1894–1978)
2000.145©
Title, DateArtist / CultureAccession numberMediumDimensionsCredit lineRights
Listening to the Waves
Sakiyama Takayuki (Japanese, b. 1958)
2020.190glazed stonewareOverall: 57.1 x 58.4 x 44.1 cm (22 1/2 x 23 x 17 3/8 in.)Nancy F. and Joseph P. Keithley Collection Gift©
Marbled Bowl
China, possibly Henan province, Xinwu, Dangyangyu, Northern Song dynasty (960-1127)
2012.449glazed stonewareDiameter: 7 x 13.3 cm (2 3/4 x 5 1/4 in.)Gift of Donna and James ReidCCCC0
Plate
England, Staffordshire
1998.257salt-glazed stonewareDiameter: 30.5 cm (12 in.); Overall: 4.3 cm (1 11/16 in.)Gift of Brenda and Evan H. TurnerCCCC0
Bowl with White-slip Decorations
Korea, Joseon dynasty (1392-1910)
1986.83glazed stonewareEdward L. Whittemore FundCCCC0
Tea bowl
Korea, Joseon dynasty (1392-1910)
1986.84glazed stonewareDiameter of mouth: 13.7 cm (5 3/8 in.); Overall: 11 cm (4 5/16 in.)Edward L. Whittemore FundCCCC0
Bowl with Fishes Motif
Ishiguro Munemaro (Japanese, 1893–1968)
2020.194glazed stoneware7.1 x 31 cm (2 13/16 x 12 3/16 in.)Nancy F. and Joseph P. Keithley Collection Gift©
Covered Jar with Carved Lotus Petals
China, Northern Dynasties period (386-581)
2017.16Glazed stonewareLid: 2.8 x 14.1 cm (1 1/8 x 5 9/16 in.); vessel only: 21.8 x 24.3 cm (8 9/16 x 9 9/16 in.)Gift of Donna and James ReidCCCC0
Tea Bowl
Korea, Joseon dynasty (1392-1910)
1996.4glazed stonewareDiameter of mouth: 14.6 cm (5 3/4 in.); Overall: 8.9 cm (3 1/2 in.)Cornelia Blakemore Warner FundCCCC0
Jar (Hu)
China, probably Zhejiang province, Han dynasty (202 BC-AD 220)
1954.370glazed stoneware with incised and applied decorationDiameter: 39.4 cm (15 1/2 in.); Overall: 45.7 cm (18 in.)Edward L. Whittemore FundCCCC0
Water Ewer for Rituals (Kundika) with Incised Parrot Design
Korea, Goryeo period (918-1392)
1921.631stoneware with celadon glaze, incised and carved decorationOverall: 35.3 cm (13 7/8 in.)Gift of John L. SeveranceCCCC0
Cup with Chrysanthemum Design
Korea, Goryeo period (918-1392)
1986.243glazed stoneware with slip decorationOverall: 8.1 cm (3 3/16 in.); Diameter of mouth: 15.5 cm (6 1/8 in.)Gift of Robert W. MooreCCCC0
Dream Jar
Shin Sangho (Korean, b. 1947)
1995.39stoneware with carved, stamped designs, and inlaid slip under celadon glazeOuter diameter: 32.6 cm (12 13/16 in.); Overall: 35.5 cm (14 in.)Gift of the Artist©
Bird-Headed Ewer
China, probably Henan province, Tang dynasty (618-907)
1989.2green-glazed stoneware with modeled, molded, and applied decorationOverall: 42.1 cm (16 9/16 in.)John L. Severance FundCCCC0
Brush Rest
Southeast China, Zhejiang province, Southern Song dynasty (1127–1279)
1957.42glazed stoneware, Guan wareDiameter: 2.8 x 7.6 cm (1 1/8 x 3 in.); Overall: 6 cm (2 3/8 in.)John L. Severance FundCCCC0
Lidded Cup with Strap Handles
Korea, Kaya period (AD 42-562)
1997.9stoneware with natural ash glazeOverall: 21.1 cm (8 5/16 in.); Outer diameter: 15.7 cm (6 3/16 in.)Leonard C. Hanna, Jr. FundCCCC0
Jug
Germany, Frechen, 17th century
1974.43salt-glazed stoneware with applied and impressed decorationOverall: 33.2 x 28.3 cm (13 1/16 x 11 1/8 in.)Andrew R. and Martha Holden Jennings FundCCCC0
Funerary Urn (Hunping)
China, Western Jin dynasty (265-316)
1988.21green-glazed stoneware with molded and sculpted decorationDiameter: 28.8 cm (11 5/16 in.); Overall: 52.1 cm (20 1/2 in.)Severance and Greta Millikin Purchase FundCCCC0
Incense Box: Seto Ware
Japan, Kamakura period (1185-1333)
1975.170glazed stonewareDiameter: 6 cm (2 3/8 in.); Overall: 3.5 cm (1 3/8 in.)Gift of Dr. and Mrs. Sherman E. LeeCCCC0
Jar with Four Lugs
Korea, Three Kingdoms period (57 BC-AD 668)
1993.43stoneware with traces of ash glazeDiameter: 32.6 cm (12 13/16 in.); Overall: 29.9 cm (11 3/4 in.)Gift of Hongnam Kim in honor of Evan H. Turner and Michael R. CunninghamCCCC0
Jug with Pewter Lid
Germany, Raeren, 17th century
1974.42stoneware, brown glazeOverall: 26.9 x 19.6 cm (10 9/16 x 7 11/16 in.)Andrew R. and Martha Holden Jennings FundCCCC0
Vessel
Koike Shōko (Japanese, b. 1943)
1992.108stoneware with applied glazeDiameter: 38.1 cm (15 in.); with cover: 43.2 cm (17 in.)Seventy-fifth anniversary gift of Mrs. Keiko Kumita, Mr. Masaharu Nagano, and Mr. Klaus Naumann©
Flattened Vessel with Hook Motif
Morino Hiroaki (Taimei) (Japanese, b. 1934)
2020.195Glazed stonewareOverall: 30.1 x 28.8 x 16.6 cm (11 7/8 x 11 5/16 x 6 9/16 in.)Nancy F. and Joseph P. Keithley Collection Gift©
Black-glazed Bottle
Korea, Goryeo period (918-1392)
1918.434glazed stonewareOverall: 31 cm (12 3/16 in.)Gift of John L. SeveranceCCCC0
Tea Caddy with Stamped Floral Decoration
Korea, Joseon dynasty (1392-1910)
1962.498glazed stoneware with stamped and incised inlaid white slip decorationOverall: 8 cm (3 1/8 in.)Gift of the John Huntington Art and Polytechnic Trust by exchangeCCCC0
Jug with the Arms of Cleves-Berg
Germany, Siegburg, 16th century
1974.41salt-glazed stonewareOverall: 23.8 x 22.5 cm (9 3/8 x 8 7/8 in.)Andrew R. and Martha Holden Jennings FundCCCC0
Ewer
China, Tang dynasty (618-907)
2017.17Glazed stoneware, Huangdao wareOverall: 27 x 20.3 cm (10 5/8 x 8 in.)Gift of Donna and James ReidCCCC0
Tea Bowl
Japan, Momoyama period (1573-1615)
1983.158Glazed stoneware (Karatsu ware)Diameter: 18.4 cm (7 1/4 in.); Overall: 9.5 cm (3 3/4 in.)Gift of Iwao and Takako Setsu in honor of Dr. and Mrs. Sherman E. LeeCCCC0
Burial Urn with Stamped Design
Korea, Unified Silla period (676-935)
1928.178stoneware with stamped designs under olive-green glazeOverall: 8.1 cm (3 3/16 in.); Body: 4.4 x 10.7 cm (1 3/4 x 4 3/16 in.)Gift of John L. SeveranceCCCC0
Jar with Stamped Decoration
Korea, early Joseon dynasty (1392-1910)
1921.678stoneware with incised design, white slip, and overglazeOuter diameter: 14 cm (5 1/2 in.); Overall: 9.1 cm (3 9/16 in.)Gift of John L. SeveranceCCCC0
Tea Bowl
Korea, Joseon dynasty (1392-1910)
1991.106stoneware with white slip and overglazeOverall: 8.1 cm (3 3/16 in.); Diameter of base: 5.5 cm (2 3/16 in.)John L. Severance FundCCCC0
Clog-shaped Teabowl
Japan, Momoyama period (1573-1615)
2020.214Glazed stoneware (Mino ware, Oribe type)Overall: 8 x 14.2 x 11.5 cm (3 1/8 x 5 9/16 x 4 1/2 in.)Severance and Greta Millikin Purchase FundCCCC0
Water Jar
Okabe Mineo (Japanese, 1919–1990)
2020.198glazed stoneware (Oribe style)16.6 x 16.1 x 16.8 cm (6 9/16 x 6 5/16 x 6 5/8 in.)Nancy F. and Joseph P. Keithley Collection Gift©
Parasite Lost
Letitia Eldredge (American, 1944-)
1968.200glazed stonewareOverall: 24 x 29.2 x 18.8 cm (9 7/16 x 11 1/2 x 7 3/8 in.)Wishing Well Fund©
Hajibito
Kohyama Yasuhisa (Japanese, b. 1936)
1992.136Carved and glazed stonewareDiameter: 21.9 cm (8 5/8 in.); Overall: 44.8 cm (17 5/8 in.)Seventy-fifth anniversary gift of the artist©
Vase des Binelles
Sèvres Porcelain Factory (French, est. 1756) and 1 other
1994.107stoneware with crystalline glazeOverall: 130.2 x 39.1 x 40 cm (51 1/4 x 15 3/8 x 15 3/4 in.)John L. Severance Fund©
Jar (Amphora) with Dragon Handles
China, Sui dynasty (581-618) to early Tang dynasty (618-907)
1962.152glazed stoneware with modeled and applied decorationDiameter: 20.3 cm (8 in.); Overall: 41.6 cm (16 3/8 in.)Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Ralph KingCCCC0
Wine Jar:  Cizhou Ware
China, Yuan dynasty (1271-1368)
1917.299glazed stonewareDiameter: 19.4 cm (7 5/8 in.); Overall: 32.2 cm (12 11/16 in.)Worcester R. Warner CollectionCCCC0
Teabowl
Tsujimura Shirō (Japanese, 1947-)
2001.72stoneware with white glazeDiameter: 15.3 cm (6 in.); Overall: 7.3 cm (2 7/8 in.)Gift of T. Dixon Long©
Fragment of Garden Stool with Openwork Design
Korea, Goryeo period (918-1392)
1918.418stoneware with celadon glaze, insiced scroll design, and carved openwork pattern with floral centersOverall: 27.5 x 20.3 cm (10 13/16 x 8 in.)Gift of John L. SeveranceCCCC0
Black-Glazed Teabowl with Incised Characters (供御) for “Imperial Tribute”
China, Fujian Province, Southern Song dynasty (1127-1279)
2020.175Brown-glazed stoneware, Jian wareOverall: 6.5 x 12 cm (2 9/16 x 4 3/4 in.)Nancy F. and Joseph P. Keithley Collection GiftCCCC0
Jar with Handles and Vertical Ribs
China, Yuan dynasty (1271-1368)
2017.18Glazed stoneware, Cizhou wareOverall: 24 x 24.5 cm (9 7/16 x 9 5/8 in.)Gift of Donna and James ReidCCCC0
Vase with Floral Scrolls
China, Henan province, Northern Song dynasty (960-1127)
1948.226glazed stoneware with incised and slip-inlaid decoration, Cizhou wareDiameter of mouth: 12.7 cm (5 in.); Overall: 41.3 cm (16 1/4 in.)Purchase from the J. H. Wade FundCCCC0
Water Container
Okami Shūji (Japanese, b. 1953)
1995.6stoneware with applied glazeDiameter: 18.5 cm (7 5/16 in.); with cover: 17.1 cm (6 3/4 in.)Gift of T. Dixon Long©
Jar
China, Jiangxi province, Jizhou kilns, Southern Song Dynasty (1127–1279) - Yuan Dynasty (1271–1368)
1986.14Glazed stoneware with resist and slip-painted decoration, Jizhou wareDiameter: 13.4 cm (5 1/4 in.); Overall: 11.3 cm (4 7/16 in.)John L. Severance FundCCCC0
Tea Storage Jar
Nonomura Ninsei (Japanese, active 1640s–90s)
1978.6Stoneware with white glaze (Shigaraki style)height: 28.3 cm (11 1/8 in.); Diameter: 28.7 cm (11 5/16 in.)Purchase from the J. H. Wade FundCCCC0
Jar
China, Tang dynasty (618-907)
1930.323glazed stonewareDiameter: 12.1 cm (4 3/4 in.); Overall: 27.6 cm (10 7/8 in.)Charles W. Harkness Endowment FundCCCC0
Storage Jar: Tamba Ware
Japan, Muromachi period (1392–1573)
2002.66stoneware with natural ash glazeDiameter: 39 cm (15 3/8 in.); Overall: 45 cm (17 11/16 in.)The Severance and Greta Millikin Purchase FundCCCC0
Teabowl
Tsujimura Shirō (Japanese, 1947-)
2000.155stoneware with applied and natural ash glazesDiameter: 15.8 cm (6 1/4 in.); Overall: 7.7 cm (3 1/16 in.)Gift of T. Dixon Long©
Baptismal Bowl with Christian Design of Cross and Insignia of the...
Japan, Momoyama period (1573-1615)
1962.211glazed stoneware, Waridawara type Diameter: 31.2 cm (12 5/16 in.); Overall: 23.9 x 31.8 cm (9 7/16 x 12 1/2 in.)John L. Severance FundCCCC0
Plate Depicting the Soap Bubble Blower (La souffleuse de savon)
Jean Daulle (French, 1703–1763) and 1 other
1948.118salt-glazed, transfer-printed stonewareDiameter: 21 cm (8 1/4 in.)Gift of R. Thornton Wilson in memory of his wife, Florence Ellsworth WilsonCCCC0
Square Dish with Design of Plovers over Waves
Ogata Kōrin (Japanese, 1658–1716) and 1 other
1966.365Glazed stoneware with iron oxide underglaze slipOverall: 22 x 22 x 2.7 cm (8 11/16 x 8 11/16 x 1 1/16 in.)Purchase from the J. H. Wade FundCCCC0
Jar with Handles: Cizhou ware
China, Henan or Hebei province, Jin dynasty (1115-1234)
1964.501glazed buff stoneware with underglaze iron slip coatingDiameter: 12.5 cm (4 15/16 in.); Overall: 11.5 cm (4 1/2 in.)Gift of Dr. and Mrs. Sherman E. LeeCCCC0
Bowl with Peonies
China, Shaanxi province, Tongchuan, Huangbaozhen, Jin dynasty (1115-1234)
2001.107green-glazed stoneware with molded decoration, Yaozhou wareOverall: 5 x 19.3 cm (1 15/16 x 7 5/8 in.)Gift of Mrs. Charlotte KahnCCCC0
Incense Burner: Jizhou ware
China, Jiangxi province, Yonghe kilns, Jizhou, Jiangxi, Southern Song Dynasty (1127-1279) - Yuan Dynasty (1271-1368)
1969.66glazed stonewareDiameter: 15.2 cm (6 in.); Overall: 10.4 cm (4 1/8 in.)Sundry Purchase FundCCCC0
Vase (Meiping) with Waves
China, Jiangxi province, Yonghezhen, Yuan dynasty (1271-1368)
1980.186glazed stoneware with slip painted decoration, Jizhou wareDiameter: 16.7 cm (6 9/16 in.); Overall: 26.3 cm (10 3/8 in.)Gifts of J. H. Wade and Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Wade; and purchase from the J. H. Wade Fund by exchangeCCCC0
"Phoenix Tail" Vase (龍泉窯青釉瓶)
Southeast China, Zhejiang province, Yuan dynasty (1271–1368)
7.2018Green-glazed porcelaneous stoneware, Longquan ware63.2 cm (24 7/8 in.)The MCH Foundation, Inc.©
Teabowl
Tsujimura Shirō (Japanese, 1947-)
1989.86glazed stonewareDiameter: 12.3 cm (4 13/16 in.); Overall: 9 cm (3 9/16 in.)John L. Severance Fund©
Covered Box with Carved Floral Design: Yaozhou Ware
China, Shanxi province, Northern Song dynasty (960-1127)
1962.41glazed stonewareDiameter: 10.7 cm (4 3/16 in.); Overall: 5.2 cm (2 1/16 in.)John L. Severance FundCCCC0
Jug with Oblong Body: Sueki Ware
Japan, Nara period (710-94)
1999.121stoneware, with impressed decoration and natural ash glazeOverall: 31 x 29.8 cm (12 3/16 x 11 3/4 in.)Gift of Klaus F. Naumann in honored memory of Robert P. BergmanCCCC0
Jōmon Vessel
Okabe Mineo (Japanese, 1919–1990)
2020.192Stoneware with blue-green glazeOverall: 27.8 x 26.2 x 27.1 cm (10 15/16 x 10 5/16 x 10 11/16 in.)Nancy F. and Joseph P. Keithley Collection Gift©
Vase (Meiping)
China, Zhejiang Province, Longquan region, Southern Song dynasty (1127-1279)
1957.52green-glazed porcelaneous stoneware, Longquan wareOverall: 23.5 cm (9 1/4 in.)John L. Severance FundCCCC0
Vase with Loop Handles
China, Sui dynasty (581-618)
1954.784glazed stonewareOverall: 21.9 cm (8 5/8 in.)Gift of Dr. and Mrs. Sherman E. LeeCCCC0
Jar
Tsujimura Shirō (Japanese, 1947-)
2000.158stoneware with natural ash glazeOverall: 50 x 54 cm (19 11/16 x 21 1/4 in.)Gift of T. Dixon Long©
Jar with Tiger-Headed Spout:  Yue Ware
China, Western Jin dynasty (265-316)
1970.152glazed stonewareOverall: 20.5 cm (8 1/16 in.)Purchase from the J. H. Wade FundCCCC0
Wall Bracket
France, 17th century
1989.157carved and gilt woodOverall: 56.4 x 49.1 x 26.4 cm (22 3/16 x 19 5/16 x 10 3/8 in.)Bequest of Mrs. Severance A. MillikinCCCC0
Jar:  Black Ware
China, Henan province, Huangdao kilns, Tang dynasty (618-907)
1915.381glazed stonewareDiameter: 26 cm (10 1/4 in.); Overall: 29.3 cm (11 9/16 in.)Gift of Ralph KingCCCC0
Ewer (Suichū)
Japan, Momoyama period (1573-1615)
1958.336Glazed stoneware with iron oxide underglaze slip (Mino ware, Oribe type)Diameter of mouth: 12.7 cm (5 in.); Container: 21 cm (8 1/4 in.)The Norweb CollectionCCCC0
Jar with Bird and Flower Decoration
Korea, Joseon dynasty (1392-1910)
1985.19stoneware with underglaze blue designsOuter diameter: 33 cm (13 in.); Overall: 43.4 cm (17 1/16 in.)Andrew R. and Martha Holden Jennings FundCCCC0
Ovoid Jar
Morino Hiroaki (Taimei) (Japanese, b. 1934)
2000.160stoneware with red glaze and metallic resist overglaze decorationDiameter: 23.3 cm (9 3/16 in.); Overall: 28.7 cm (11 5/16 in.)Gift of T. Dixon Long©
Bowl: Jun ware
Northern China, Jin dynasty (1115-1234) - Yuan dynasty (1271-1368)
1956.701glazed buff stonewareDiameter: 14.6 cm (5 3/4 in.); Overall: 8.5 cm (3 3/8 in.)The Fanny Tewksbury King CollectionCCCC0
Storage Jar: Sueki ware
Japan, Nara period (710-94)
1998.170stoneware with incised and impressed decoration and natural ash glazeDiameter of mouth: 23.8 cm (9 3/8 in.); Overall: 49.2 x 50 cm (19 3/8 x 19 11/16 in.)John L. Severance FundCCCC0
Flat Dish Made of Marbled Clay
North or Central China, Northern Song (960–1127) or Jin dynasty (1115–1234)
2020.187Stoneware with marbled clay and transparent glazeDiameter: 16.8 cm (6 5/8 in.)Nancy F. and Joseph P. Keithley Collection GiftCCCC0
Jar: Cizhou ware
China, Northern Song dynasty (960-1127) - Jin dynasty (1115-1234)
1964.500glazed light gray stonewareDiameter: 15.3 cm (6 in.); Overall: 11.1 cm (4 3/8 in.)Gift of Dr. and Mrs. Sherman E. LeeCCCC0
Bowl: Jun ware
South China, Yuan dynasty (1271-1368) - Ming dynasty (1368-1644)
1942.664glazed gray stonewareDiameter: 19.4 cm (7 5/8 in.); Overall: 8.6 cm (3 3/8 in.)Bequest of John L. SeveranceCCCC0
Candlestand in the Shape of a Chimera Bixie
China, Western Jin dynasty (265-316 CE)
1983.77Glazed stoneware with molded and incised decoration, Yue wareOverall: 8.3 cm (3 1/4 in.)John L. Severance FundCCCC0
Square Brush Washer:  Guan ware
China, Hangchou, Suburban Altar Kiln, Southern Song dynasty (1127-1279)
1957.41glazed stonewareOverall: 1.2 x 6.4 cm (1/2 x 2 1/2 in.)John L. Severance FundCCCC0
Water Flask:  Guan ware
China, Yuan dynasty (1271-1368)
1957.67glazed stonewareDiameter: 6.5 cm (2 9/16 in.); Overall: 11.8 cm (4 5/8 in.)Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Severance A. MillikinCCCC0
Bowl
Hamada Shinsaku (Japanese, 1929-)
1989.122glazed stonewareDiameter: 20.6 cm (8 1/8 in.); Overall: 11.3 cm (4 7/16 in.)Gift of Mr. Mitsuru Tajima and Mr. Shimaoka Tatsuzo©
Teabowl with Tortoiseshell Glaze
China, Jiangxi Province, Southern Song dynasty (1127-1279)
2020.177Brown-glazed stoneware with "tortoiseshell" pattern, Jizhou wareOverall: 5.9 x 11.5 cm (2 5/16 x 4 1/2 in.)Nancy F. and Joseph P. Keithley Collection GiftCCCC0
Jar: Cizhou ware
China, Manchuria, Liao dynasty (916-1125)
1948.224glazed stonewareOverall: 27.4 cm (10 13/16 in.)Purchase from the J. H. Wade FundCCCC0
Ewer with a Lion-shaped Spout
China, Shaanxi province, Tongchuan, Huangbaozhen, Five Dynasties period (907-960) or Northern Song dynasty (960-1126)
1948.220green-glazed porcelaneous stoneware with modeled, carved and incised decoration, Yaozhou wareOverall: 18.3 cm (7 3/16 in.)Purchase from the J. H. Wade FundCCCC0
Pitcher
Reinhold Merkelbach, Grenzhausen (German) and 1 other
1989.153stoneware, salt-glazeOverall: 27.5 x 25.8 x 25.3 cm (10 13/16 x 10 3/16 x 9 15/16 in.)John L. Severance FundCCCC0
Vase: Bizen Ware
Kimura Kōzō (Japanese, b. 1941)
1976.190glazed reddish- brown stonewareDiameter: 29.9 cm (11 3/4 in.); Overall: 26.4 cm (10 3/8 in.)Gift of Mr. and Mrs. William E. Ward©
Jar with Incised Combed Shoulder Designs: Bizen Ware
Japan, Muromachi period (1392–1573)
1976.111stoneware, ash glazeDiameter: 30.5 cm (12 in.); Overall: 41.6 cm (16 3/8 in.)Andrew R. and Martha Holden Jennings FundCCCC0
Bowl: Jun ware
South China, Yuan dynasty (1271-1368) - Ming dynasty (1368-1644)
1942.666glazed gray stonewareDiameter: 18.4 cm (7 1/4 in.); Overall: 8.2 cm (3 1/4 in.)Bequest of John L. SeveranceCCCC0
Coffee Pot
Belgium, Namur(?), 18th century
1964.535glazed stoneware with silver colored metal mountsOverall: 33 cm (13 in.)The Norweb CollectionCCCC0
Spouted Ewer with Handle
Northern China, Northern Song dynasty (960-1127)
1948.219glazed stoneware with carved decoration, Cizhou wareDiameter: 15.9 cm (6 1/4 in.); Overall: 17.6 cm (6 15/16 in.)Purchase from the J. H. Wade FundCCCC0
Wine Cup
China, Song dynasty (960-1279)
1957.71Glazed dark brown stoneware, Guan wareDiameter: 8 cm (3 1/8 in.); Overall: 3.5 cm (1 3/8 in.)Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Severance A. MillikinCCCC0
Flask Jar
Yoshimura Masaya (Japanese, 1938-)
1987.70glazed stoneware with white slipOverall: 22.8 x 24.5 cm (9 x 9 5/8 in.)John L. Severance Fund©
Covered Box: Yue Ware
China, Shang-lin-hu kilns, Yu-yao District, Zhejiang province, Five dynasties (907-960)
1972.95glazed stoneware with incised decorationDiameter: 13 cm (5 1/8 in.); Overall: 4.5 cm (1 3/4 in.)Gift of Mary B. Lee, C. Bingham Blossom, Dudley S. Blossom III, Laurel B. Kovacik, and Elizabeth B. Blossom, in memory of Elizabeth B. BlossomCCCC0
Storage Jar
Japan, Muromachi period (1392–1573)
1973.18Stoneware with natural ash glaze (Shigaraki ware)height: 45.7 cm (18 in.); Diameter: 42 cm (16 9/16 in.)John L. Severance FundCCCC0
Tea Bowl
Northern China, Henan province, Northern Song dynasty (960-1127) or Jin dynasty (1115-1234)
1989.272stoneware with "oil spot" glaze, black wareDiameter: 8.8 cm (3 7/16 in.); Overall: 4.4 cm (1 3/4 in.)Bequest of Mrs. Severance A. MillikinCCCC0
Bottle (Schraubflasche)
German, Bavaria, Kreussen
1918.327salt-glazed stoneware, applied and impressed decoration, pewterOverall: 34.3 cm (13 1/2 in.)Gift of Charles G. King, Jr.CCCC0
Jar:  Northern Brown Ware
China, Yuan dynasty (1271-1368)
1948.218glazed buff stoneware with underglaze slip applicationOverall: 35.9 cm (14 1/8 in.)Purchase from the J. H. Wade FundCCCC0
Storage Jar, Echizen Ware
Japan, Muromachi period (1392–1573)
1989.70stoneware with natural ash glazeDiameter: 47 cm (18 1/2 in.); Overall: 49.8 cm (19 5/8 in.)John L. Severance FundCCCC0
Storage Vessel: Tokoname Ware
Japan, Heian period (794–1185)
1992.137stoneware with natural ash glazeDiameter: 32.2 cm (12 11/16 in.); Overall: 35.5 cm (14 in.); Diameter of rim: 21.6 cm (8 1/2 in.)Seventy-fifth anniversary gift of Takako and Iwao SetsuCCCC0
Wine Jug:  Yue ware
China, Chekiang province, Shang-lin-hu type, Five dynasties (907-960) - Song dynasty (960-1279)
1928.177glazed gray stonewareDiameter: 12.7 cm (5 in.); Overall: 21.6 cm (8 1/2 in.)Gift of John L. SeveranceCCCC0
Dish with Design of Three Wild Geese in Flight: "Nezumi" Shino Ware
Japan, Momoyama period (1573-1615)
1959.35stoneware with underglaze iron slip decorationDiameter: 12.7 cm (5 in.); Overall: 5.4 cm (2 1/8 in.)John L. Severance FundCCCC0
Vase with Peonies and Five Spouts
China, Zhejiang province, Hangzhou, Southern Song dynasty (1127-1279)
1989.270green-glazed porcelaneous stoneware with incised decoration, Yue wareDiameter: 16.2 cm (6 3/8 in.); Overall: 26.4 cm (10 3/8 in.)Bequest of Mrs. Severance A. MillikinCCCC0
Lotus Bowl
China, Zhejiang province, Longquan region, Southern Song dynasty (1127-1279)
1957.54green-glazed porcelaneous stoneware, Longquan wareDiameter: 21.6 cm (8 1/2 in.); Overall: 10.5 cm (4 1/8 in.)John L. Severance FundCCCC0
Chicken-Headed Ewer
China, Zhejiang province, Southern Dynasties period (420-589)
1973.84green-glazed stoneware with incised, carved and applied decoration, Yue wareOverall: 23.5 cm (9 1/4 in.)Gift of Mr. and Mrs. John D. MacDonaldCCCC0
Pillow:  Wazhaping ware
China, Hunan province, Changsha, Five dynasties (907-960)
1917.298glazed stonewareOverall: 8.6 x 12.4 x 18.4 cm (3 3/8 x 4 7/8 x 7 1/4 in.)Purchase, Worcester R. Warner CollectionCCCC0
Vase with Curving Rim
Yoshida Yoshihiko (Japanese, 1936-)
1994.128glazed stonewareDiameter: 24 cm (9 7/16 in.); Overall: 25.1 cm (9 7/8 in.)Gift of James J. Freeman©
Platter
Staffordshire Factory (British)
1917.904salt-glazed stonewareOverall: 35.6 x 26.7 cm (14 x 10 1/2 in.)Gift of Mrs. Emma B. HodgeCCCC0
Teabowl
Yoshida Yoshihiko (Japanese, 1936-)
1994.127Glazed stoneware (Mino style, Aka-shino type)Diameter: 12.6 cm (4 15/16 in.); Diameter of mouth: 11.8 cm (4 5/8 in.); Overall: 10 cm (3 15/16 in.)Gift of James J. Freeman©
Jar:  Cizhou Ware
China, Yuan dynasty (1271-1368)
1948.225glazed grayish-buff stoneware with incised decoration and underglaze slip applicationOverall: 34.9 cm (13 3/4 in.)Purchase from the J. H. Wade FundCCCC0
Bowl:  Northern Celadon Ware
China, Shaanxi or Henan province, Northern Song dynasty (960-1127)
1956.697glazed stonewareDiameter: 20.3 cm (8 in.); Overall: 8.3 cm (3 1/4 in.)The Fanny Tewksbury King CollectionCCCC0
Ewer in the form of a Sheng Player
China, Liao dynasty (916-1125)
1953.248glazed, buff stoneware with underglaze slip coating and paintingOverall: 21.2 cm (8 3/8 in.)John L. Severance FundCCCC0
Saucer:  Northern Celadon Ware, Yaozhou type
China, late Northern Song dynasty (960-1127) - Jin dynasty (1115-1234)
1930.311glazed stonewareDiameter: 18.4 cm (7 1/4 in.); Overall: 4.5 cm (1 3/4 in.)Charles W. Harkness Endowment FundCCCC0
Meiping Vase:  Cizhou Ware
China, Northern Song dynasty (960-1127)
1940.52buff stoneware with carved underglaze slip decorationDiameter: 20.7 cm (8 1/8 in.); Overall: 34.3 cm (13 1/2 in.)Purchase from the J. H. Wade FundCCCC0
Cherry Hill
Rudy Autio (American, 1926-)
2005.188glazed stoneware Overall: 53 x 54.6 x 37.5 cm (20 7/8 x 21 1/2 x 14 3/4 in.)Gift of Francine and Benson Pilloff©
Bird feeder
China, Song dynasty (960-1279)
1957.70Glazed reddish-brown stoneware, Guan wareDiameter: 8.9 cm (3 1/2 in.); Overall: 3.5 cm (1 3/8 in.)Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Severance A. MillikinCCCC0
Bowl:  Jun Ware
Northern China, Northern Song dynasty (960-1127) - Jin dynasty (1115-1234)
1915.379glazed stonewareDiameter: 22.9 cm (9 in.); Overall: 10.1 cm (4 in.)Gift of Ralph KingCCCC0
Vase: Northern Black Ware
China, Northern Song dynasty (960-1127)
1940.51glazed stoneware with underglaze iron decorationDiameter: 17.2 cm (6 3/4 in.); Overall: 22.3 cm (8 3/4 in.)Edward L. Whittemore FundCCCC0
Incense Burner:  Southern Celadon Ware
China, Yuan dynasty (1271-1368)
1957.44glazed buff stonewareOverall: 5.4 cm (2 1/8 in.)John L. Severance FundCCCC0
Covered Box with Double-Parakeet Design
China, Zhejiang province, Five dynasties (907-60) or later
1987.38Glazed stoneware with incised decoration, Yue wareThe Severance and Greta Millikin Purchase FundCCCC0
Bowl:  Northern Celadon Ware, Yaozhou type
China, Northern Song dynasty (960-1127)
1930.308glazed stonewareDiameter: 13.4 cm (5 1/4 in.); Overall: 8 cm (3 1/8 in.)Charles W. Harkness Endowment FundCCCC0
Vase in the Shape of a Grain Measure (Zhadou)
China, Zhejiang province, Longquan region, Southern Song dynasty (1127-1279)
1957.73green-glazed porcelaneous stoneware, Longquan wareDiameter: 8.4 cm (3 5/16 in.); Overall: 9 cm (3 9/16 in.)Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Severance A. MillikinCCCC0
Vase: Cizhou ware
China, Northern Song dynasty (960-1127)
1948.223buff stoneware with underglaze slip coatingOverall: 42.9 cm (16 7/8 in.)Purchase from the J. H. Wade FundCCCC0
Bowl:  Southern Celadon Ware
China, Southern Song dynasty (1127-1279)
1940.45glazed buff stonewareDiameter: 16 cm (6 5/16 in.); Overall: 8.4 cm (3 5/16 in.)Edward L. Whittemore FundCCCC0
Tea Storage Jar
Japan, Momoyama period (1573-1615)
1969.227glazed stoneware (Shigaraki ware)Overall: 28.6 cm (11 1/4 in.)Sundry Purchase Fund by ExchangeCCCC0
Stem Dish
China, Tang dynasty (618-907)
1917.303glazed cream-white stonewareDiameter: 13.2 cm (5 3/16 in.); Overall: 9.5 cm (3 3/4 in.)John L. Severance CollectionCCCC0
Bowl: Jun ware
Northern China, Jin dynasty (1115-1234) - Yuan dynasty (1271-1368)
1956.696glazed buff stonewareDiameter: 14.6 cm (5 3/4 in.); Overall: 8.5 cm (3 3/8 in.)The Fanny Tewksbury King CollectionCCCC0
Lobed Dish:  Guan ware
China, Zhejiang province, Southern Song Dynasty (1127-1279) - Yuan Dynasty (1271-1368)
1957.72glazed buff stonewareDiameter: 16.5 cm (6 1/2 in.); Overall: 2.9 cm (1 1/8 in.)Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Severance A. MillikinCCCC0
Incense Burner Top in the Shape of a Lion
China, Shaanxi province, Northern Song dynasty (960-1127)
1966.26green-glazed porcelaneous stoneware, Yaozhou wareOverall: 18.1 cm (7 1/8 in.)The Fanny Tewksbury King CollectionCCCC0
Tea Bowl
China, Fujian province, Southern Song dynasty (1127-1279)
1948.206Stoneware with black “hare’s fur” glaze and metal-bound rim, Jian wareDiameter: 17.8 cm (7 in.); Overall: 8.7 cm (3 7/16 in.)Purchase from the J. H. Wade FundCCCC0
Bowl with Carved Lotus Design
China, Southern Song (1127–1279) to Yuan dynasty (1279–1368)
2020.181Stoneware with pale green (celadon) glazeOverall: 6.6 x 15.5 cm (2 5/8 x 6 1/8 in.)Nancy F. and Joseph P. Keithley Collection GiftCCCC0
Plate: Seto Ware
Japan, Edo period (1615-1868)
1974.198glazed stoneware (Seto ware)Diameter: 37.7 cm (14 13/16 in.); Diameter of foot: 17.2 cm (6 3/4 in.)Bequest of Mrs. Ralph SilverCCCC0
Wine Pot: Southern Celadon Ware (lid)
China, Southern Song Dynasty (1127-1279) - Yuan Dynasty (1271-1368)
1930.325.bglazed buff stonewareDiameter: 8 cm (3 1/8 in.); Overall: 6.4 cm (2 1/2 in.)Charles W. Harkness Endowment FundCCCC0
Pair of Vases in Shape of Cong: Southern Celadon Ware
China, Zhejiang province, Yuan dynasty (1271-1368)
1957.46glazed buff stonewareOverall: 18.4 cm (7 1/4 in.)John L. Severance FundCCCC0
Flat Dish: Guan ware
China, Song dynasty (960-1279)
1957.69glazed reddish-brown stonewareDiameter: 15.3 cm (6 in.); Overall: 3.5 cm (1 3/8 in.)Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Severance A. MillikinCCCC0
Push-Pull Bookends
Margaret Post Gate (American, 1880–1953) and 1 other
2013.8white glazed stonewareOverall: 11.5 x 9.3 x 14 cm (4 1/2 x 3 11/16 x 5 1/2 in.)The A. W. Ellenberger, Sr., Endowment Fund©
Ewer
China, Hunan province, Tongguan, early Tang dynasty (618-907)
1966.145glazed stoneware with molded and applied decoration, Changsha wareOverall: 22.5 cm (8 7/8 in.)Fiftieth anniversary giftCCCC0
Ding Ware Bowl of the Xing Type with Bi-Disc Foot
China, Henan province, Gongxian kilns, Five dynasties (907–60)
2020.186White stoneware with ivory-white glazeOverall: 4.7 x 18.5 cm (1 7/8 x 7 5/16 in.)Nancy F. and Joseph P. Keithley Collection GiftCCCC0
Small Lobed Jar
Northern China, Jin dynasty (1115-1234) - Yuan dynasty (1271-1368)
1957.38glazed buff stonewareDiameter: 5.1 cm (2 in.); Overall: 3.8 cm (1 1/2 in.)John L. Severance FundCCCC0
Jar:  Brown ware
China, Northern, Tang dynasty (618-907) - Five dynasties (907-960)
1959.47glazed pinkish-buff stonewareDiameter: 25.9 cm (10 3/16 in.); Overall: 27.3 cm (10 3/4 in.)Cornelia Blakemore Warner FundCCCC0
Bottle Vase:  Black Ware
Northern China, Jin dynasty (1115-1234) - Yuan dynasty (1271-1368)
1930.310glazed stoneware with underglaze slip coating and iron oxide decorationDiameter: 17.4 cm (6 7/8 in.); Overall: 27.3 cm (10 3/4 in.)Charles W. Harkness Endowment FundCCCC0
Basket, Patterns, Colors and Forms for Lovers
Gary Schlappal (American, b. 1951)
1985.120stoneware with engobes, glaze, pencil, and paintOverall: 99.7 x 78.8 cm (39 1/4 x 31 in.)Wishing Well Fund©
Vase
Northern China, Liao dynasty (916-1125) or Northern Song dynasty (960-1127)
1942.656green-glazed stoneware with underglaze white-slip coating, Cizhou wareDiameter: 13.5 cm (5 5/16 in.); Overall: 32.6 cm (12 13/16 in.)Bequest of John L. SeveranceCCCC0
Teabowl
Japan, Muromachi period (1392–1573)
1954.783Glazed stoneware (Seto ware)Diameter: 12.1 cm (4 3/4 in.); Overall: 7 cm (2 3/4 in.)Gift of Dr. and Mrs. Sherman E. LeeCCCC0
Box: Yue ware
China, Zhejiang province, Song dynasty (960-1279)
1954.580glazed stoneware with incised decorationDiameter: 12.5 cm (4 15/16 in.); Overall: 5.4 cm (2 1/8 in.)John L. Severance FundCCCC0
Jar
China, Eastern Zhou dynasty (771-256 BC), Warring States period (475-221 BC)
1959.350stoneware with incised and applied decoration under a thin ash glazeDiameter: 21.5 cm (8 7/16 in.); Diameter of mouth: 13.4 cm (5 1/4 in.); Overall: 16.5 cm (6 1/2 in.)Edward L. Whittemore FundCCCC0
Five-Spouted Vase with Cover
China, Zhejiang province, Longquan region, Northern Song dynasty (960-1127)
1957.53green-glazed porcelaneous stoneware, Longquan wareOverall: 29.9 x 16.6 cm (11 3/4 x 6 9/16 in.)John L. Severance FundCCCC0
Jar
Northern China, Northern Song (960-1127) or Jin dynasty (1115-1234)
1957.58glazed stoneware with roulette decoration, Cizhou wareDiameter of mouth: 6.7 cm (2 5/8 in.); Overall: 8.9 cm (3 1/2 in.)John L. Severance FundCCCC0
Jar with Handles: Yue ware
China, Tang dynasty (618-907)
1983.78gray stoneware with iron glazeDiameter: 22 cm (8 11/16 in.); Overall: 17.8 x 22.5 cm (7 x 8 7/8 in.)The Severance and Greta Millikin Purchase FundCCCC0
Jar with Four Loop-Handles
China, Sui dynasty (581-618) - Tang dynasty (618-907)
1954.371glazed gray stonewareOverall: 25.5 cm (10 1/16 in.)John L. Severance FundCCCC0
Set of Five Dishes with Rabbit Design
Katou Kiyonobu (Japanese, b. 1936)
1992.55stoneware with applied glazeDiameter: 19.8 cm (7 13/16 in.); Overall: 4.2 cm (1 5/8 in.)Gift of Dr. Kiyonobu Katou©
Ewer: Cizhou ware
China, Northern Song dynasty (960-1127)
1956.717buff stoneware with underglaze slip coatingDiameter of mouth: 13.8 cm (5 7/16 in.); Overall: 29.9 cm (11 3/4 in.)The Fanny Tewksbury King CollectionCCCC0
Jar
Northern China, Jin dynasty (1115-1234)
1948.213Glazed stoneware with black slip and iron-brown painted decorationOverall: 30.2 cm (11 7/8 in.)Purchase from the J. H. Wade FundCCCC0
Square Vase
Seto Hiroshi (Japanese, 1941–1994)
2001.73stoneware with incised stripe design in silver luster and natural ash glazeOverall: 29.2 x 7.6 x 8.9 cm (11 1/2 x 3 x 3 1/2 in.)Gift of T. Dixon Long©
Funerary Urn (Hunping) with Figures, Pavilions, and Birds
China, Western Jin dynasty (265-316)
2017.22glazed stoneware with molded and sculpted decorationOverall: 53 x 30 cm (20 7/8 x 11 13/16 in.)Gift of Donna and James ReidCCCC0
Tea Bowl: Jian ware
China, Fujian province, Song dynasty (960-1279)
1956.703brown stoneware with iron slip glazeDiameter: 12.4 cm (4 7/8 in.); Overall: 4.8 cm (1 7/8 in.)The Fanny Tewksbury King CollectionCCCC0
Black Glazed Teabowl
China, Fujian province, Southern Song dynasty (1127-1279)
2020.176Stoneware with opaque dark brown glaze, Jian wareOverall: 5.3 x 14 cm (2 1/16 x 5 1/2 in.)Nancy F. and Joseph P. Keithley Collection GiftCCCC0
Vessel
Tsujimura Shirō (Japanese, 1947-)
1990.19stoneware with ash glazeGift of Dr. and Mrs. Daniel Verne in honor of Dr. and Mrs. Sherman E. Lee; the Gallery Group and various donors in honor of Sherman E. Lee and in honor of Dr. and Mrs. Sherman E. Lee's 50th Anniversary; and John L. Severance Fund©
Teabowl with Pinks
Seifū Yohei III (Japanese, 1851–1914)
2022.184Stoneware with crackled glaze and overglaze color enamel and goldheight: 7.5 cm (2 15/16 in.); Diameter: 11 cm (4 5/16 in.)Gift of James and Christine HeusingerCCCC0
Pine-shaped Dish
Seifū Yohei III (Japanese, 1851–1914)
2022.182Stoneware with underglaze iron oxide and crackled glazeheight: 6 cm (2 3/8 in.); length: 16.5 cm (6 1/2 in.); width: 15.9 cm (6 1/4 in.)Gift of James and Christine HeusingerCCCC0
Boat-Shaped Bowl with Plovers
Seifū Yohei III (Japanese, 1851–1914)
2022.183Stoneware with crackled glaze and overglaze color enamel and goldheight: 5 cm (1 15/16 in.); length: 17 cm (6 11/16 in.); depth: 8.5 cm (3 3/8 in.)Gift of James and Christine HeusingerCCCC0
Tile Platform for Tea in Summer
Japan, Momoyama period (1573-1615)
1965.79glazed stoneware with painted slip decoration (Mino ware, Oribe type)Overall: 2.9 x 30.5 x 31.1 cm (1 1/8 x 12 x 12 1/4 in.)Anonymous GiftCCCC0
Plate
Northern China, Northern Song dynasty (960-1127) - Jin dynasty (1115-1234)
1942.665Stoneware with mottled glaze, Jun wareDiameter: 18.1 cm (7 1/8 in.); Overall: 2.5 cm (1 in.)Bequest of John L. SeveranceCCCC0
Large Jar
Japan, Muromachi period (1392–1573)
2020.191stoneware with natural ash glaze (Shigaraki ware)Overall: 43.8 x 38.1 cm (17 1/4 x 15 in.)Nancy F. and Joseph P. Keithley Collection GiftCCCC0
Plate with Relief Dragon among Clouds
China, Zhejiang province, Longquan region, Yuan dynasty (1271-1368)
1961.92porcelaneous stoneware with celadon glaze and molded decorationDiameter: 43.2 cm (17 in.)John L. Severance FundCCCC0
Bowl: Jun Ware
Northern China, Jin dynasty (1115-1234) - Yuan dynasty (1271-1368)
1957.39stoneware with mottled glazeDiameter: 19.1 cm (7 1/2 in.); Overall: 8.6 cm (3 3/8 in.)John L. Severance FundCCCC0
Plate with Designs of Birds in Snow under a Trellis
Kitaōji Rosanjin (Japanese, 1883–1959)
1982.165stoneware with underglaze iron and white slip designs, and celadon overglazeOverall: 30.5 x 30.5 cm (12 x 12 in.)Gift of Marion Hammer in memory of her husband, N. V. Hammer©
Flat-Bottomed Vase
Tsujimura Shirō (Japanese, 1947-)
2000.156stoneware with natural ash glazeDiameter: 18.2 cm (7 3/16 in.); Overall: 12.7 cm (5 in.)Gift of T. Dixon Long©
Jar:  Proto-Yue ware
China, Western Jin dynasty (265-316)
1984.5gray stoneware with combed, impressed, molded and applied decoration under iron glazeDiameter: 23.8 cm (9 3/8 in.); Overall: 17.2 cm (6 3/4 in.); Diameter of mouth with rim: 12.2 cm (4 13/16 in.)Edwin R. and Harriet Pelton Perkins Memorial FundCCCC0
Pillow
China, Yuan dynasty (1271-1368)
1989.118Glazed stoneware, Cizhou wareOverall: 13 x 30 cm (5 1/8 x 11 13/16 in.)Gift of Donald J. WinemanCCCC0
Vase, #84
Warren MacKenzie (American, 1924-)
1995.263stoneware, white shino glazeOverall: 37.2 x 24.5 cm (14 5/8 x 9 5/8 in.)John L. Severance Fund©
Bottle Flask
Nakazato Takashi (Japanese, b. 1937)
1993.107stoneware with ash glazeSeventy-fifth anniversary gift of Keiichi Shimojo©
Covered Flat Jar
China, Hangzhou, Suburban Altar Kiln, Southern Song dynasty (1127-1279)
1957.45glazed buff stoneware, Guan wareDiameter: 8.6 cm (3 3/8 in.); Overall: 6 cm (2 3/8 in.)John L. Severance FundCCCC0
Bowl, Cizhou ware
China, Jin dynasty (1115-1234) - Yuan dynasty (1271-1368)
1959.347buff stoneware with underglaze slip application and overglaze enamel decorationDiameter: 16.2 cm (6 3/8 in.); Overall: 10.2 cm (4 in.)Gift of Mrs. A. Dean PerryCCCC0
Water Jar with Lid
Tani Seiemon (Japanese, b. 1913)
2000.153stoneware with natural ash glazeDiameter: 16.5 cm (6 1/2 in.); Overall: 17.2 cm (6 3/4 in.)Gift of T. Dixon Long©
Jar with Dragon
China, Yuan dynasty (1271-1368)
1948.215Glazed buff stoneware with underglaze slip application, Cizhou wareOverall: 28 cm (11 in.)Purchase from the J. H. Wade FundCCCC0
Bowl
Clement C. Giorgi (American, 1911–1974)
1963.668stoneware with copper reduction glazeDiameter: 18.5 cm (7 5/16 in.); Overall: 11.8 cm (4 5/8 in.)Gift of Dezign House©
Square Dish
Tsujimura Shirō (Japanese, 1947-)
2000.157stoneware with natural ash glazeOverall: 28 x 28 cm (11 x 11 in.)Gift of T. Dixon Long©
Storage Jar
Japan, Muromachi period (1392–1573)
2015.493Stoneware with natural ash glaze (Echizen ware)Diameter: 47.5 cm (18 11/16 in.); Overall: 57.5 cm (22 5/8 in.)Gift from the Collection of George Gund IIICCCC0
Water Container
Japan, Momoyama period (1573-1615)
1973.17glazed stoneware (Bizen ware, Imbe type)Diameter: 21.2 cm (8 3/8 in.); Overall: 16.6 cm (6 9/16 in.)John L. Severance FundCCCC0
Flower Pot Stand or Bulb Bowl
China, possibly Henan province, Yuan dynasty (1271-1368) - Ming dynasty (1368-1644)
1944.169glazed gray stoneware, Jun wareDiameter: 25.4 cm (10 in.); Overall: 8.6 cm (3 3/8 in.)The Elisabeth Severance Prentiss CollectionCCCC0
Spouted Bowl with Flower Design
Japan, Momoyama period (1573-1615)
1983.7glazed stoneware with slip decoration (Karatsu ware)Diameter: 17.2 cm (6 3/4 in.); Overall: 12.5 x 19.1 cm (4 15/16 x 7 1/2 in.)John L. Severance FundCCCC0
Plate: Jun Ware
Northern China, Yuan dynasty (1271-1368)
1917.56Stoneware with mottled glazeDiameter: 20.7 cm (8 1/8 in.); Overall: 9.3 cm (3 11/16 in.)Gift of Ralph KingCCCC0
Vase with Cracked-Ice Design
Seifū Yohei III (Japanese, 1851–1914)
2022.196Porcelain or stoneware with crackling in the glazeheight: 30 cm (11 13/16 in.); Diameter: 15.5 cm (6 1/8 in.)Gift of James and Christine HeusingerCCCC0
Storage Jar
Japan, Muromachi period (1392–1573)
2015.494Stoneware with natural ash glaze (Tamba ware)Diameter: 37 cm (14 9/16 in.); Overall: 46.5 cm (18 5/16 in.)Gift from the Collection of George Gund IIICCCC0
Stoneware Plate
Dedham Pottery (American)
1976.1160stoneware, glazedDiameter: 3.3 x 25.5 cm (1 5/16 x 10 1/16 in.)Gift of Mrs. Edd A. Ruggles©
Storage Jar (Tsubo)
Japan, Muromachi period (1392–1573)
2015.492stoneware with natural ash glaze (Shigaraki ware)Diameter: 47.5 cm (18 11/16 in.); Overall: 53 cm (20 7/8 in.)Gift from the Collection of George Gund IIICCCC0
Storage Jar
Japan, Muromachi period (1392–1573)
2015.505Stoneware with natural ash glaze (Shigaraki ware)Diameter: 28.3 cm (11 1/8 in.); Overall: 34 cm (13 3/8 in.)Gift from the Collection of George Gund IIICCCC0
Storage Jar
Japan, Kamakura period (1185-1333)
2015.495Stoneware with natural ash glaze (Tokoname ware)Diameter: 38.2 cm (15 1/16 in.); Overall: 37 cm (14 9/16 in.)Gift from the Collection of George Gund IIICCCC0
Conical Bowl
China, Jiangxi province, Ji'an, Southern Song dynasty (1127-1279)
1989.274stoneware with "tortoise shell" glaze, Jizhou wareDiameter: 14.8 cm (5 13/16 in.); Overall: 5.4 cm (2 1/8 in.)Bequest of Mrs. Severance A. MillikinCCCC0
Ewer
China, Hunan province, Tang dynasty (618-907)
2005.57stoneware with olive-green glaze and ironbrown splashes, Changsha wareOverall: 29.2 x 19.8 cm (11 1/2 x 7 13/16 in.); Diameter of rim: 10.3 cm (4 1/16 in.)Edward L. Whittemore FundCCCC0
Incense Container (Kōgō) in the Shape of a Mandarin Duck
Japan, Edo period (1615-1868)
1918.789Stoneware with glaze and incised decorationOverall: 4.5 x 7.1 cm (1 3/4 x 2 13/16 in.)The Holden CollectionCCCC0
Tea Bowl: Jian ware
China, near Shui ch'i, Song dynasty (960-1279)
1942.134purplish brown stoneware with iron slip glaze coatingDiameter: 9 cm (3 9/16 in.); Overall: 4.6 cm (1 13/16 in.)John L. Severance CollectionCCCC0
Flattened Bottle Vase
Shimaoka Tatsuzō (Japanese, 1919–2007)
2000.151stoneware with incised linear design and inlaid applied glazesDiameter: 13.4 cm (5 1/4 in.); Overall: 19.7 cm (7 3/4 in.)Gift of T. Dixon Long©
Tea Bowl: Jian ware
China, Fujian province, Song dynasty (960-1279)
1956.704purplish brown stoneware with iron slip glaze coatingDiameter: 12.4 cm (4 7/8 in.); Overall: 7 cm (2 3/4 in.)The Fanny Tewksbury King CollectionCCCC0
Bowl: Yellow Seto Ware
Japan, Momoyama period (1573-1615)
1982.67glazed stoneware with incised decoration (Seto ware)Diameter: 15.2 cm (6 in.); Overall: 5.4 cm (2 1/8 in.)John L. Severance FundCCCC0
Teacup
Katō Kenji (Japanese)
2001.70.1stoneware with underglaze iron slip decorationDiameter: 7.2 cm (2 13/16 in.); Overall: 8.9 cm (3 1/2 in.)Gift of T. Dixon Long©
Storage Jar
Japan, Nanbokuchō period (1336-92)
1992.356Stoneware with natural ash glaze and impressed designs (Tokoname ware)Diameter: 55.3 cm (21 3/4 in.); Overall: 51 cm (20 1/16 in.)Gift of George GundCCCC0
Box
Hamada Shōji (Japanese, 1894–1978)
2000.147stoneware with brown iron oxide, celadon glazes, and resist grid pattern decorationOverall: 6.3 x 14.8 x 8.3 cm (2 1/2 x 5 13/16 x 3 1/4 in.)Gift of T. Dixon Long©
Cup: Cizhou ware
China, Jin dynasty (1115-1234)
1957.57buff stoneware with underglaze slip application and overglaze enamel decorationDiameter: 11.8 cm (4 5/8 in.); Overall: 4.5 cm (1 3/4 in.)John L. Severance FundCCCC0
Rectangular Dish
Shimaoka Tatsuzō (Japanese, 1919–2007)
2000.149stoneware with impressed and painted designs and inlaid and applied overglazesOverall: 19.8 x 19.8 cm (7 13/16 x 7 13/16 in.)Gift of T. Dixon Long©
Covered Jar
Vietnam
1998.285stoneware with blue and white decorationDiameter: 21.8 cm (8 9/16 in.); with cover: 23 cm (9 1/16 in.)Bequest of Gordon K. MottCCCC0
Pillow with Lion Base
China, Northern Song dynasty (960-1127)
1989.276Glazed stoneware, qingbai ("blue-white") wareOverall: 12.5 x 15 cm (4 15/16 x 5 7/8 in.)Bequest of Mrs. Severance A. MillikinCCCC0
Jar with Cover
China, Henan province, Yuxian, Northern Song dynasty (960-1127) or Jin dynasty (1115-1234)
1957.36porcelaneous stoneware with blue glaze and splashes of purple, Jun wareDiameter: 12.1 cm (4 3/4 in.); Overall: 9.5 cm (3 3/4 in.)John L. Severance FundCCCC0
Rectangular Bowl
Sakata Deika XIII (Japanese, 1915–2010)
1996.311Stoneware with applied orange and white glazes (Hagi ware)Overall: 10 x 28.7 x 24.7 cm (3 15/16 x 11 5/16 x 9 3/4 in.)Gift of T. Dixon Long©
Vase with Branch of Plum Blossoms
China, Shanxi province, Ming dynasty (1368-1644)
1944.223Glazed stoneware with molded and modeled decoration, Fahua wareOverall: 49.6 cm (19 1/2 in.)The Elisabeth Severance Prentiss CollectionCCCC0
Frame
France, early 18th Century
1977.73carved and gilt woodOverall: 124.5 x 72.4 cm (49 x 28 1/2 in.)James Albert and Mary Gardiner Ford Memorial FundCCCC0
Storage Jar: Bizen Ware
Japan, Muromachi period (1392–1573)
1988.149stoneware with natural ash glaze, incised comb pattern, and incised potter's markDiameter: 18.8 cm (7 3/8 in.); Overall: 25.5 cm (10 1/16 in.)John L. Severance FundCCCC0
Jar: Cizhou ware
China, Yuan dynasty (1271-1368)
1983.87stoneware with slip coating, turquoise glaze and painted underglaze decorationDiameter: 14.4 cm (5 11/16 in.); Overall: 12.2 cm (4 13/16 in.)Purchase from the J. H. Wade FundCCCC0
Square Bottle Vase
Shimaoka Tatsuzō (Japanese, 1919–2007)
2000.150stoneware with incised and painted designs and inlaid and applied overglazeDiameter: 9 cm (3 9/16 in.); Overall: 18.4 cm (7 1/4 in.)Gift of T. Dixon Long©
Bottle Vase: Seto Ware
Japan, Momoyama period (1573-1615) to Edo period (1615-1858)
1972.65slip glazed stoneware (Mino or Seto ware)Overall: 25.3 cm (9 15/16 in.)Sundry Purchase FundCCCC0
Wine Flask
Japan, Kamakura period (1185-1333)
1983.22Stoneware with ash glaze and underglaze stamped and incised decoration (Seto ware)Diameter: 17 cm (6 11/16 in.); Overall: 25.3 cm (9 15/16 in.)John L. Severance FundCCCC0
Bowl
North China, Yuan dynasty (1271-1368) - Ming dynasty (1368-1644)
1957.37Glazed gray stoneware, Jun wareDiameter: 17.8 cm (7 in.); Overall: 7.7 cm (3 1/16 in.)John L. Severance FundCCCC0
Chan: Oval Shaped Shallow Cup
China, Tang dynasty (618-907) - Five dynasties (907-960)
1962.262Glazed gray stoneware, Yue wareDiameter: 14.6 cm (5 3/4 in.); Overall: 3.8 cm (1 1/2 in.)Edward L. Whittemore FundCCCC0
Water Jar:  Ko Tamba ware
Japan, Muromachi period (1392–1573)
1963.556stoneware with natural green ash glaze (Tamba ware)Overall: 44.3 x 34.9 cm (17 7/16 x 13 3/4 in.)Anonymous GiftCCCC0
Nesting Dishes with Scattered Pine Needles and Maple Leaves
Seifū Yohei I (Japanese, 1801–1861)
2022.147Pair of dishes; stoneware with underglaze blue, iron oxide, slip, and crackled glaze, and overglaze color enamelinner dish: 6.7 x 14.4 x 11.5 cm (2 5/8 x 5 11/16 x 4 1/2 in.); outer dish: 7.5 x 15.3 x 12.7 cm (2 15/16 x 6 x 5 in.)Gift of James and Christine HeusingerCCCC0
Tea Bowl:  Jian Ware
China, near Shui ch'i, Song dynasty (960-1279)
1942.132stoneware with "hare's fur" glazeDiameter: 12.4 cm (4 7/8 in.); Overall: 7.4 cm (2 15/16 in.)John L. Severance CollectionCCCC0
Saggers and Bowl Fragments: Jian ware
China, near Shui ch'i, Song dynasty (960-1279)
1942.137stoneware with "hare's fur" glazeOverall: 9.6 x 17.2 cm (3 3/4 x 6 3/4 in.)John L. Severance CollectionCCCC0
Spouted Bowl
China, Zhejiang province, Longquan region, Yuan dynasty (1271-1368)
1985.109Celadon-glazed stoneware spotted with copper red, Longquan wareDiameter: 17.5 cm (6 7/8 in.); Overall: 5.6 x 21.5 cm (2 3/16 x 8 7/16 in.)Leonard C. Hanna, Jr. FundCCCC0
Tea Storage Jar
Japan, Momoyama period (1573-1615)
1976.110Stoneware with natural ash glaze and fire mark (hidasuki) decoration (Bizen ware)Diameter: 37.5 cm (14 3/4 in.); Overall: 38.1 cm (15 in.)Andrew R. and Martha Holden Jennings FundCCCC0
Tea Bowl
Japan, Edo period (1615-1868)
1976.25stoneware with natural ash glaze (Shigaraki ware)Diameter: 11.2 cm (4 7/16 in.); Overall: 9 cm (3 9/16 in.)Gift of Seibei YamaokaCCCC0
Two-Eared Jar
China, Henan province, Yuxian, Jin dynasty (1115-1234) - Yuan dynasty (1271-1368)
1956.706Porcelaneous stoneware with blue glaze and splashes of purple, Jun wareDiameter: 12.1 cm (4 3/4 in.); Overall: 16.4 cm (6 7/16 in.)The Fanny Tewksbury King CollectionCCCC0
Dish with Incised Design of a Rider on a Mule
Japan, Momoyama period (1573-1615)
1970.151Buff stoneware covered with copper-green glaze (Mino ware, Oribe type)Diameter: 16.7 cm (6 9/16 in.)Norman O. Stone and Ella A. Stone Memorial FundCCCC0
Storage Vessel
Japan, Muromachi period (1392–1573)
2015.485stoneware with natural ash glaze (Echizen ware)Diameter: 51 cm (20 1/16 in.); Overall: 55.7 cm (21 15/16 in.)Gift from the Collection of George Gund IIICCCC0
Jar with Combed Design
Japan, Kofun period (c. AD 300-710)
1991.124stoneware with natural ash glaze, impressed and tooled patterns (Sue ware)Diameter: 20 cm (7 7/8 in.); Overall: 20.5 cm (8 1/16 in.); Diameter of rim: 18.4 cm (7 1/4 in.)Seventy-fifth anniversary gift of Shigehiko YanagiCCCC0
Storage Jar (Tsubo)
Japan, Muromachi period (1392–1573)
2015.486Stoneware with natural ash glaze (Shigaraki ware)Diameter: 39.5 cm (15 9/16 in.)Gift from the Collection of George Gund IIICCCC0
Jar
Hagiwara Yoshinori (Japanese, b. 1974)
2012.21stoneware with persimmon (kaki) glaze and stripesDiameter: 30 cm (11 13/16 in.); Overall: 31.8 cm (12 1/2 in.)Gift of Bernard H. and Suzanne Pucker in honor of Sister Anne Wambach©
Plate
Japan, Momoyama period (1573-1615)
1983.8stoneware with natural glaze and hidasuki (fire-mark decoration) patterns (Bizen ware)Diameter: 45.4 cm (17 7/8 in.); Overall: 10.4 cm (4 1/8 in.)John L. Severance FundCCCC0
Teabowl
Hamada Shinsaku (Japanese, 1929-)
1989.121stoneware with persimmon (kaki) glaze and resist decorationDiameter: 13.4 cm (5 1/4 in.); Overall: 8.5 cm (3 3/8 in.)Gift of Mr. Mitsuru Tajima and Mr. Shimaoka Tatsuzo©
Incense Container (Kōgō) in the Shape of a Bird
Japan, Edo period (1615-1868)
1918.790Stoneware with glaze and carved decorationOverall: 3.2 x 5.8 cm (1 1/4 x 2 5/16 in.)The Holden CollectionCCCC0
Teapot
Charles Lakofsky (American, 1922–1993)
1980.223brown stoneware with dark brown glaze, bamboo handleOverall: 24 x 17.7 x 13.4 cm (9 7/16 x 6 15/16 x 5 1/4 in.)Gift of Anne Huston Strathman and Eugene H. Strathman©
Cinerary Urn
Japan, Heian period (794–1185)
1993.131stoneware with slight natural ash glaze (Sue ware)Diameter: 24 cm (9 7/16 in.); Overall: 22.5 cm (8 7/8 in.); without cover: 21.2 cm (8 3/8 in.); Diameter without lid: 11 cm (4 5/16 in.)John L. Severance FundCCCC0
Bottle
Tani Seiemon (Japanese, b. 1913)
2001.60stoneware with ash glaze (Iga style)Diameter: 16 cm (6 5/16 in.); Overall: 18 cm (7 1/16 in.)Gift of T. Dixon Long©
Sake Bottle
Morioka Hiroshi (Japanese)
2001.68stoneware with applied glaze (Bizen style)Diameter: 8.8 cm (3 7/16 in.); Overall: 12.2 cm (4 13/16 in.)Gift of T. Dixon Long©
Flower Container
Japan, Edo period (1615-1868)
1982.153stoneware with natural wood ash glaze (Echizen ware)Overall: 25.5 x 14 x 15.5 cm (10 1/16 x 5 1/2 x 6 1/8 in.)Purchase from the J. H. Wade FundCCCC0
Incense Burner
Matsuzaki Ken (Japanese, 1950-)
2002.61stoneware with applied and natural ash glazeOverall: 20 x 14.5 x 9 cm (7 7/8 x 5 11/16 x 3 9/16 in.)Gift of Bernie and Sue Pucker in honor of Gerald P. Bonder©
Storage Jar (Tsubo)
Japan, Muromachi period (1392–1573)
2015.506Stoneware with natural ash glaze (Shigaraki ware)Diameter: 43 cm (16 15/16 in.)Gift from the Collection of George Gund IIICCCC0
Plate
Hamada Shinsaku (Japanese, 1929-)
1989.120stoneware with black iron oxide (temmoku) glaze and persimmon (kaki) glaze decorationDiameter: 60.6 cm (23 7/8 in.)Gift of Mr. Mitsuru Tajima and Mr. Shimaoka Tatsuzo©
Teabowl
Ōtani Shirō (Japanese, 1936-)
2001.63stoneware with natural ash glaze (Shigaraki style)Diameter: 15.6 cm (6 1/8 in.); Overall: 8 cm (3 1/8 in.)Gift of T. Dixon Long©
Disc-shaped Flask
Tani Seiemon (Japanese, b. 1913)
2000.154stoneware with natural ash glaze (Shigaraki style)Diameter: 22.3 cm (8 3/4 in.); Overall: 28 cm (11 in.)Gift of T. Dixon Long©
Sake Bottle
Ōtani Shirō (Japanese, 1936-)
2001.67stoneware with natural ash glaze (Shigaraki style)Diameter: 8.8 cm (3 7/16 in.); Overall: 14 cm (5 1/2 in.)Gift of T. Dixon Long©
Vase
Morioka Hiroshi (Japanese)
2001.66stoneware with natural ash glaze (Bizen style)Diameter: 24 cm (9 7/16 in.); Overall: 22.8 cm (9 in.)Gift of T. Dixon Long©
Flattened Bottle Vase
Hamada Shōji (Japanese, 1894–1978)
2000.146stoneware with iron rust glaze over resist decorationDiameter: 17.2 cm (6 3/4 in.); Overall: 20 cm (7 7/8 in.)Gift of T. Dixon Long©
Flower Jar: Shigaraki-style
Ōtani Shirō (Japanese, 1936-)
2001.62stoneware with incised rim and green glaze (Shigaraki style)Diameter: 17.8 cm (7 in.); Overall: 25.3 cm (9 15/16 in.)Gift of T. Dixon Long©
Mallet Form Flower Vase
Tani Seiemon (Japanese, b. 1913)
2001.59stoneware with combed decoration and natural ash glaze (Iga style)Diameter: 15.6 cm (6 1/8 in.); Overall: 27.5 cm (10 13/16 in.)Gift of T. Dixon Long©
Flower Vase
Ōtani Shirō (Japanese, 1936-)
2001.61stoneware with combed design and green ash glaze (Shigaraki style)Diameter: 24.7 cm (9 3/4 in.); Overall: 28.7 cm (11 5/16 in.)Gift of T. Dixon Long©
Tea Bowl
China, Jiangxi province, Southern Song dynasty (1127-1279)
1923.53buff stoneware with iron brown glaze and paper-cut decoration, Jizhou wareDiameter: 12.1 cm (4 3/4 in.); Overall: 6 cm (2 3/8 in.)Gift of C. T. LooCCCC0
Hexagonal Vase
Hamada Shōji (Japanese, 1894–1978)
2000.140stoneware with black iron (temmoku) glaze trailing over a white ash (nuka) glaze; interior black iron (temmoku) glazeDiameter: 9 cm (3 9/16 in.); Overall: 19.8 cm (7 13/16 in.)Gift of T. Dixon Long©
Plate
Hamada Shōji (Japanese, 1894–1978)
2000.143stoneware with black iron (temmoku) glaze and poured persimmon (kaki) decorationDiameter: 27.3 cm (10 3/4 in.)Gift of T. Dixon Long©
Plate
Hamada Shōji (Japanese, 1894–1978)
2000.142stoneware with black iron (temmoku) glaze and poured persimmon (kaki) decorationDiameter: 28.3 cm (11 1/8 in.)Gift of T. Dixon Long©
Tubular Vase
Hamada Shōji (Japanese, 1894–1978)
2000.141stoneware with black iron (temmoku), celadon, and white ash (nuka) glazes; interior black iron (temmoku) glazeDiameter: 9 cm (3 9/16 in.); Overall: 21 cm (8 1/4 in.)Gift of T. Dixon Long©
Plate
Shimaoka Tatsuzō (Japanese, 1919–2007)
1990.20stoneware with slip inlay pattern under black iron oxide (temmoku) glaze and poured persimmon (kaki) glaze decorationDiameter: 35.5 cm (14 in.)Gift of George Gund©
Rectangular Bottle Vase
Hamada Shōji (Japanese, 1894–1978)
2000.144stoneware with celadon, copper green, and black iron (temmoku) glazes and resist decoration in two panelsDiameter: 12.8 cm (5 1/16 in.); Overall: 20 cm (7 7/8 in.)Gift of T. Dixon Long©
Rectangular Bottle Vase
Hamada Shōji (Japanese, 1894–1978)
2000.145stoneware with celadon, copper green, and black iron (temmoku) glazes and resist decoration in four panelsDiameter: 12.8 cm (5 1/16 in.); Overall: 20 cm (7 7/8 in.)Gift of T. Dixon Long©