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Pot

JAPANESE
Pot
(Kama 釜)
 (17th century)

Medium
iron, copper alloy (Ise Ashiya style)

Measurements
(a-b) 15.2 × 19.0 cm diameter (overall)

Credit Line
National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
Purchased with funds donated by Yoko and Adam Ryan, 2012

Gallery location
Level 1, NGV International

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About this work

This elegant arrangement combines a square-shouldered iron kettle with handles in the shape of warabi (bracken). It also features subtle motifs of bamboo on the front and plum blossom on the back, with a bold circular bronze brazier adorned with shishi (lion dog) handles.

Artwork Details

Place/s of Execution
Japan

Accession Number
2012.215.a-b

Department
Asian Art

This digital record has been made available on NGV Collection Online through the generous support of The Gordon Darling Foundation

Physical description
Water in the iron pot is heated to make the tea.

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