Japan, Momoyama period (1573–1615) / early 1600s
Clog-shaped Teabowl
The Cleveland Museum of Art catalogs Clog-shaped Teabowl as ceramic (Japan, Momoyama period (1573–1615) · early 1600s).
Oribe is a government position. It means the person in charge of textiles.
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The museum identifies this ceramic as Glazed stoneware (Mino ware, Oribe type).
The museum's collection notes: Tea gatherings are fundamental to Japanese culture. Teabowls like this one are the most important objects used in tea practice. Its oblong shape and bold abstract designs are the signature style of the time period in which it was produced. That style is called Oribe, named for the tea master who championed the aesthetic.
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