Tea jar 1235 - 1255

This 13th-century tea jar, crafted by Tôshiro, is a prime example of Japanese ceramics. The jar's simple, rounded form is typical of tea jars from the Kamakura period. The distinctive white glaze with subtle craquelure (cracking) and the dark brown foot accentuate the jar's elegant simplicity. It is a testament to the refined taste and craftsmanship of the time. The jar is currently housed at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York.