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Tea bowl with design of spiny lobster
Kashu Mimpei (Japanese, 1796–1871)
Japanese
Edo period
19th century
Medium/Technique
Awaji ware; stoneware
Dimensions
6.8 x 11 cm (2 11/16 x 4 5/16 in.)
Credit Line
Morse Collection. Museum purchase with funds donated by contribution
Accession Number92.4266
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CollectionsAsia
ClassificationsCeramics
DescriptionESM: Awaji Province, Mimpei - Second Generation, "Fine fawn clay, yellowish-white glaze. Over-decoration of prawn in bright red, green eyes, back touched with gold. _Mimpei_ (imp.). [date] 1865."
Morse Cat#: 1442
Morse Cat#: 1442