Tea Caddy (Seitaka), Edo period (1615–1868), ca. 1650, Japan, Stoneware with red, brown, and black glazes, H. (with lid) 6 in
Tea Caddy (Seitaka), Edo period (1615–1868), ca. 1650, Japan, Stoneware with red, brown, and black glazes, H. (with lid) 6 in. ( cm); Diam. 1 7/8 in. ( cm); Diam. of rim 1 1/8 in. ( cm); Diam. of base 1 1/4 in. ( cm), Ceramics, Nonomura Ninsei (Japanese, active ca. 1646–94), This small, thin jar was used in the tea ceremony to hold powdered green tea known as matcha. It was made by Nonomura Ninsei, one of the most famous Japanese potters. He is known for being the first potter to sign his name to his work
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