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Ginger Jar (base)

early 1900s

Japan, Meiji period (1868–1912) to Taishō period

(1912–26)
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Medium
wood
Measurements
Diameter: 1.9 x 7.3 cm (3/4 x 2 7/8 in.)
Credit Line
Gift of Laurence H. Norton, Robert C. Norton, and Miriam Norton White in memory of Mr. and Mrs. D. Z. Norton 1939.381.c
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A circular wood stand, carved from dark reddish-brown timber, features a flat, polished top encircled by a thin, raised rim. The body flares into a wider, rounded middle section before tapering toward a base decorated with intricate openwork. These repeating scrolling patterns create rhythmic gaps around the bottom edge. The deep, lustrous finish highlights the natural wood grain across the entire surface.

Ginger Jar (base)

early 1900s

Japan, Meiji period (1868–1912) to Taishō period (1912–26)

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