Water Container (Mizusashi) with Lid

Currently not on view

Water Container (Mizusashi) with Lid

c. 2004

Kawase Shinobu (Japanese, born 1950)

Kawase Shinobu's elegant ceramic forms for tea caddies, incense containers, and water containers are much sought after by practitioners of the traditional tea ceremony in Japan. Kawase models his celadon glazes on Chinese Sung dynasty ceramics, and has said that some of his works are inspired by the naturalistic forms of the Tang dynasty: this beautiful pentagonal-shaped mizusashi, for example, seems to echo the shape of a melon or persimmon.

Currently not on view

Object Details

Title:

Water Container (Mizusashi) with Lid

Date:

c. 2004

Artist:

Kawase Shinobu (Japanese, born 1950)

Medium:

Porcelain with celadon glaze; lacquered wood lid

Dimensions:

5 3/8 x 8 1/4 inches (13.7 x 21 cm) Cover (Height): 4 3/4 inches (12.1 cm)

Classification:

Containers

Credit Line:

Purchased with funds contributed by Maude de Schauensee, 2005

Accession Number:

2005-128-1a,b

Geography:

Made in Japan, Asia

Context:

Period: Heisei Period (1989-2019)

We are always open to learning more about our collections and updating the website. Does this record contain inaccurate information or language that you feel we should improve or change? Contact us here.

Please note that this particular artwork might not be on view when you visit. Don’t worry—we have plenty of exhibitions for you to explore.

Currently not on view