Vase

Eiraku Hozen

Japanese, 1795–1854

Date19th century

MediumClay covered with polychrome glazes on ornaments outlined in relief (Kairakuen ware)

DimensionsH. 6 7/8 in. (17.5 cm); Diam. 4 3/8 in. (11.1 cm); Diam. of rim 3 1/8 in. (7.9 cm); Diam. of base 2 1/2 in. (6.4 cm)

CultureJapan

PeriodEdo (1615–1868) or Meiji period (1868–1912)

DepartmentAsian Art

ClassificationCeramics

Purchase by subscription, 1879

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