Tsujimura Shiro (Japanese, born 1947). <em>Shigaraki Tea Bowl</em>, 1999. Stoneware, shigaraki ware with natural ash glaze, 3 1/2 x 4 13/16 in. (8.9 x 12.2 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of Koichi Yanagi, 2003.67.2. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, 2003.67.2_transp6310.jpg)

Tsujimura Shiro (Japanese, born 1947). Shigaraki Tea Bowl, 1999. Stoneware, shigaraki ware with natural ash glaze, 3 1/2 x 4 13/16 in. (8.9 x 12.2 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of Koichi Yanagi, 2003.67.2. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, 2003.67.2_transp6310.jpg)

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Shigaraki Tea Bowl

Tsujimura Shiro

Asian Art

Shigaraki ware is associated with tea bowls and other utensils for the tea ceremony. However, the technique was first utilized to produce tiles for the roof of Shigaraki palace, which was built for Emperor Shōmu (reigned 724–49) of the Tenpyō period. Later, during the Kamakura period (1185–1333), the technique was used for utilitarian vessels, including water jars, large pots, and farming implements. Only after the Muromachi period (1392–1573) was Shigaraki ware used for tea bowls.

ARTIST Tsujimura Shiro, Japanese, born 1947

MEDIUM Stoneware, shigaraki ware with natural ash glaze

Place Made: Japan

DATES 1999

PERIOD Heisei Period

DIMENSIONS 3 1/2 x 4 13/16 in. (8.9 x 12.2 cm) (show scale)

COLLECTIONS Asian Art

ACCESSION NUMBER 2003.67.2

CREDIT LINE Gift of Koichi Yanagi

MUSEUM LOCATION This item is not on view

CAPTION Tsujimura Shiro (Japanese, born 1947). Shigaraki Tea Bowl, 1999. Stoneware, shigaraki ware with natural ash glaze, 3 1/2 x 4 13/16 in. (8.9 x 12.2 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of Koichi Yanagi, 2003.67.2. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, 2003.67.2_transp6310.jpg)

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