First half 19th century

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Edo period

Raku-type pottery with Red Raku glaze
H: 8.6 W: 11.4 cm
Kyoto, Japan

Gift of Charles Lang Freer F1911.392

Because red is an auspicious color in East Asia, Red Raku ware was favored for use in serving tea on festive occasions. The deep shape of this bowl, as well as its color, would convey a feeling of warmth, so it was suited to cold-weather use.