National Museum of Asian Art
Bowl stand (for tea bowl F1911.355)
16th to early 18th century
This tea bowl entered the Freer Gallery collection accompanied by this stand. The understated coloration of this type of imitation Jian-ware bowl gained favor in the Japanese tea ceremony. In Japan, bowls on stands were used to serve tea to guests of high status.
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