DepartmentAsia

Small round box with raised design on lid

NameSmall round box with raised design on lid

Artist or maker Hiroshi Kawai (Japanese)

Date20th c.

Place madeJapan, East Asia, Asia

Mediumstoneware, glazed

DimensionsOverall: 3 1/4 x 4 3/4 in. (8.255 x 12.065 cm)

Credit LineGift of Sallie Wagner

Object numberA.2005.3.26V

Collections

Japanese Ceramics and Pottery

DescriptionRound stoneware box with fitted lid. Sculptured abstract design on top of domed lid which is glazed in black / coral / green on a metallic / brown glaze. Box has metallic / brown glaze. Underside of lid & inside of box show a spiral pattern--delicate pink glaze.