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Lid for a Teapot with Bamboo

1914–46

Seifū Yohei IV 四代清風与平

(Japanese, 1872–1951)
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Culture
Japan, Taishō period (1912–26)
Medium
Porcelain with underglaze blue, molded decoration and metal handle
Credit Line
Gift of James and Christine Heusinger 2022.203.b
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Seifū Yohei IV was the second son of Yohei III.

Description

This teapot has a well-balanced design of bamboo in underglaze blue and nyoi staff-head motifs applied to both sides at the shoulder.
A circular white porcelain lid features a smooth, glossy surface and downward-curving edges. A thin underglaze blue line forms a ring around the center, where a dark metal handle tilts slightly toward our right. Near the bottom edge of the blue ring, a small air hole pierces the porcelain. The soft light highlights the glaze's sheen, contrasting with the dark, textured metal base and ring at the center.

Lid for a Teapot with Bamboo

1914–46

Seifū Yohei IV

(Japanese, 1872–1951)
Japan, Taishō period (1912–26)

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