Set of food dishes (mukōzuke), early 18th century, Unknown Japanese, 2 1/4 × 5 1/4 × 5 1/16 in. ( × × cm), Utsutsugawa ware; glazed stoneware with underglaze slip decorations, Japan, 18th century, 現川 Utsutsugawa ware; In a formal tea gathering, a meal precedes the preparation and service of tea. The meal usually consists of soup and rice accompanied by two or three side dishes featuring grilled, simmered, raw, and/or pickled seasonal ingredients. Grilled dishes would be served on large plates and simmered dishes in individual lidded bowls. A third type of side dish

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