Teabowl 1855 - 1875

This square teabowl, or chawan, was made by Hachiroemon Murase II between 1855 and 1875. The chawan is characterized by its dark grey, crackled glaze, or “kannyu” in Japanese. The "kannyu" glaze was popular during the Edo period (1603-1868) and was often applied to teabowls. This chawan is a good example of the simple, yet elegant style of Japanese teaware. The teabowl is currently part of the Metropolitan Museum of Art's collection in New York, NY.