Tankard in the Shape of a Pear

Datelate 17th century

MediumPolychrome with overglaze enamels (Arita ware, Ko Imari type)

DimensionsH. 6 1/4 in. (15.9 cm); W. 5 3/8 in. (13.7 cm)

CultureJapan

PeriodEdo period (1615–1868)

DepartmentAsian Art

ClassificationCeramics

Dr. and Mrs. Roger G. Gerry Collection, Bequest of Dr. and Mrs. Roger G. Gerry, 2000

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