Bowl stand (for tea bowl F1911.355)
- Medium
- Black lacquer on wood core with mother of pearl inlay
Styles
Tags
Ming dynasty (1368 - 1644)inlay (process)Chinese ArtlacquerQing dynasty (1644 - 1911)ArtCharles Lang Freer collection
About
This tea bowl entered the Freer Gallery collection accompanied by this stand. The understated coloration of this type of imitation Jian-ware bowl gained favor in the Japanese tea ceremony. In Japan, bowls on stands were used to serve tea to guests of high status.