Wide-Mouthed Jar with Peony, Lotus and Scrolling Motifs

Vietnam

16th century

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Title Page, from Momoyogusa (A World of Things), Volume 3, Kamisaka Sekka, ink and color on paper
Tall vase with a splayed foot that swells to a broad shoulder that is topped with a long flaring neck and an open mouth. Piece is decorated in underglaze blue and red with prunus branches in full bloom with pale red flowers. The pattern within the freely painted blue is called Ice Crackle due to it resemblance to cracked ice. Interior is simple white glaze. Foot is glazed with no marks.
Hexagonal case with crickets and inscription in black ink. Bamboo curved tea scoop.
Vase with narrow foot with swelling shoulder, pale blue-gray glaze inlaid with cranes and clouds, cloud collar pattern around mouth.