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Straw-hat-shaped tea kettle

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Place of production or style: Ashiya, Chikuzen
Number of components: 1
Dimensions (in cm): H. 15.5, D. (rim) 12.1, D. (body) 28.1
Date of production: Momoyama period 16th century

In addition to tea kettles in shinnari and other refined, orthodox shapes, many were made in more eccentric shapes, such as Mt. Fuji, a bag of rice, a bundle of brushwood, or an incense burner. This example was cast in the form of a rather tall straw hat, with the grain of the weave expressed in detail. It opens up into a curving conical shape from mouth to shoulder and has a rounded base. Its beautiful wide-bottomed form gives a sense of balance and stability. The lugs are in the form of pinecones, and the straight, flat top has a large knob. This kettle is thought to have been made in Ashiya, at the mouth of the Onga River in Fukuoka prefecture (Chikuzen province).

Notable Works

Straw-hat-shaped tea kettle

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