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Covered Water Jar

Mid- 19th century
Artist/maker unknown, Japanese
This example of Inuyama ware was made to imitate Swatow ware from South China, which was popular among Japanese tea masters during the mid 19th century. This piece was used as a container for water in the tea ceremony.

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