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Anonymous
Water Ewermid-Edo period, late 18th century

Not on view
Glossy burnt-orange cylindrical teapot with flat lid, rectangular loop handle, angled spout, and three small teal feet

Anonymous, Water Ewer, mid-Edo period, late 18th century, Los Angeles County Museum of Art, Gift of Sam K. and Jennifer C. Lee, photo © Museum Associates/LACMA

Artist or Maker
Anonymous
Title
Water Ewer
Place Made
Japan
Date Made
mid-Edo period, late 18th century
Period
Edo period (1603-1868)
Medium
Red lacquer
Dimensions
6 1/4 x 9 5/8 x 5 5/8 in. (15.9 x 24.4 x 14.3 cm)
Credit Line
Gift of Sam K. and Jennifer C. Lee
Accession Number
M.81.348
Classification
Lacquer
Collecting Area
Japanese Art
Selected Bibliography
  • Lee, Yu-kuan. Oriental Lacquer Art. New York and Tokyo: Weatherhill, 1972.
  • Kuwayama, George. Far Eastern Lacquers. Los Angeles: Los Angeles County Museum of Art, 1978.