Accession Number
2010/1.214

Title
Jar

Artist(s)
Kōyama Kiyoko

Object Creation Date
circa 2000

Medium & Support
stoneware with natural ash glaze

Dimensions
7 1/2 in x 7 1/2 in x 7 5/16 in (19.05 cm x 19.05 cm x 18.57 cm);1 3/16 in x 4 1/2 in x 4 1/2 in (3.02 cm x 11.43 cm x 11.43 cm)

Credit Line
Gift of the artist

Label copy
Recent Acquisitions Part II
March 31-August 5, 2012
Kôyama Kiyoko
Japan, born 1936
Water container
Heisei Period (1989–present)
circa 2000
Stoneware with natural ash glaze
Gift of the artist, 2010/1.214

Subject matter
This is a water container. The artist, Koyama Kyoko, struggled as a female potter in a trade dominated by male artists. She received recognition when she discovered a way to revive the forgotten techinique of natural ash glazes, which are commonly used in her work.

Physical Description
This cylindircal jar has a circular lid with a small handle. The natural ash glaze creates a mix of green, black, gray, and reddish hues.

Primary Object Classification
Ceramic

Primary Object Type
vessel

Additional Object Classification(s)
Ceramic

Collection Area
Asian

Rights
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Keywords
ceramic ware (visual works)
ceramics (object genre)
containers (receptacles)
pottery (visual works)
stoneware (pottery)
water (inorganic material)