Ceramics


Vase. Sung dynasty 11th cent. AD
Typical of Sung green celadon pottery, this elegant vase contains an embedded florial pattern. (China)


Tea Bowl. Amamon-Katade type
Yi Dynasty (Korea)


Fresh water jug. Shino ware.
Momoyama period. (Japan)


Shigaraki Ware


Links:

Raku ware site - A beautiful site dedicated to Raku pottery. Includes a brief history.

Japean Window to Traditional Crafts - a good introduction to some Japanese crafts, including a page on pottery. Okay photos.


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