Fragment of base of sagger, string-cutting mark; small ashglazed dish with curved rim (maruzara); fragment of an unglazed dish used as a stacking tool (hazamizara), showing scar of large clay stacking ring (for small jar?) on upper surface

late 16th century

Details

Title: Fragment of base of sagger, string-cutting mark; small ashglazed dish with curved rim (maruzara); fragment of an unglazed dish used as a stacking tool (hazamizara), showing scar of large clay stacking ring (for small jar?) on upper surface
Date Created: late 16th century
Location: Japan, Gifu prefecture, Kani city, ogama kiln, possibly Ogaya district
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Medium: Stoneware with ash glaze
Style: Mino ware
Historical Period: Momoyama period
Collection: Freer Study Collection

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