Seto kiln
Copy of Chinese Jian-Ware Teabowl
1600-1699
Physical Qualities
Stoneware with streaked brown glaze, metal rim, 2 1/2 × 4 3/4 in. (6.4 × 12.1 cm.)
Credit Line
Julius Levy Memorial Fund
Object Number
1959.46
In the 16th century, Japan's Seto kilns succeeded in creating close copies of the highly regarded 12th- to 13th- century Chinese Jian ware teabowls.
The Baltimore Museum of Art by purchase, 1959; Howard C. Hollis, Cleveland
Frances Klapthor, BMA, "An Artist's Fresh Glaze," April 30 - November 4, 2012.
Frances Klapthor, The Baltimore Museum of art, "Across East Asia: China's Cultural & Artistic Legacy," October 30, 2019-
Collection installation, "Asia. The Art & Business of Writing", Levy Gallery, Baltimore Museum of Art, October 5, 2023-
Frances Klapthor, The Baltimore Museum of art, "Across East Asia: China's Cultural & Artistic Legacy," October 30, 2019-
Collection installation, "Asia. The Art & Business of Writing", Levy Gallery, Baltimore Museum of Art, October 5, 2023-
Inscribed: One-character inscription in gold on foot, "zhi" [wisdom]
On View at the BMA
