Tea Jar 1310 - 1330

"Tea Jar" is a simple yet striking black stoneware jar, crafted by the renowned Japanese potter Tôshiro between 1310 and 1330. The jar's rounded form, slightly constricted neck, and elegant, glossy black glaze embody the minimalist aesthetics of the Kamakura Period. This understated piece, now housed in the Metropolitan Museum of Art, exemplifies the enduring beauty of functional Japanese pottery.