Okabe Mineo (Japanese, 1919–1990). <em>Tea Bowl</em>, ca. 1960. Buff stoneware, object: 3 3/8 x 4 1/2 x 4 1/2 in. (8.6 x 11.4 x 11.4 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of Dr. and Mrs. John P. Lyden, 2017.44.7. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, 2017.44.7_view01_PS11.jpg)

Tea Bowl

Artist:Okabe Mineo

Medium: Buff stoneware

Geograhical Locations:

Dates:ca. 1960

Dimensions: object: 3 3/8 x 4 1/2 x 4 1/2 in. (8.6 x 11.4 x 11.4 cm) Storage (wood box): 5 1/2 x 6 x 6 in. (14 x 15.2 x 15.2 cm)

Collections:

Accession Number: 2017.44.7

Image: 2017.44.7_view01_PS11.jpg,

Catalogue Description:
Slightly irregular cylindrical tea bowl having a low, flat footring and inward-sloping sides. Buff stoneware covered except for base area with a thick, creamy white feldspathic glaze that pits and pulls. Underglaze iron-oxide brown painted design of large blades or grass. Incised potter's mark on base. Wood storage box signed by artist. Condition: No Damage.

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