Teabowl 1830 - 1850

This "Teabowl" was created by Kichizaemon between 1830 and 1850. The black ceramic bowl has an uneven, slightly rough surface with an imperfect, but glossy, glaze. While the shape is relatively simple, the details of the glaze give the bowl a unique, handcrafted quality. This Teabowl, currently at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, is a fine example of Japanese ceramics from the Edo period.