Physical Object / Teabowl with shippo pattern

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Title: Teabowl with shippo pattern
Contributing Institution: California State University, Sacramento Library
Collection: Sokiku Nakatani Japanese Teaware Collection
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Description: This example of Kyoto-style painted pottery bears the tsunagi shippo mon, a motif that makes reference to the seven jewels, a geometric motif that arose from Buddhism. The bowl is suitable for preparing thin tea and, as the pattern is without seasonal reference, it may be used at any time of year.
Type: physical object
Format: 2 7/8""h x 4 1/2""dia
Ceramic
Identifier: 2005.05.0054
50
Case 2, Shelf 2
395.cpd
http://csus.contentdm.oclc.org/cdm/ref/collection/teaware/id/394
Subject: Chawan
Japanese tea ceremony
Drinking vessels
Relation: Sokiku Nakatani Japanese Teaware Collection

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