Teabowl 1840 - 1860

This "Teabowl" was created by the Japanese artist Nin'ami Dōhachi (Takahashi Dōhachi II) between 1840 and 1860. It is a small, black bowl with a simple design of white pine branches on its exterior. The bowl is a testament to Dōhachi's expertise in the art of tea ceremony, a central cultural practice in Japan. This piece is now part of the collection at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City.