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Kame or wide-mouthed jar for water with a massive, ovoid form and strong everted rim.
Kame
Courtesy of the Harn Museum of Art, Photography by Randy Batista

Kame

Maker Japanese Artist
DateLate Edo period (1615-1868), early 19th century
Place of originJapan
MediumTsutsumi ware stoneware, dark brown-black glaze, white namako rice-bran-ash glaze
Dimensions23 1/4 x 22 in. (59.1 x 55.9 cm)
ClassificationsFurnishings and Equipment
Credit LineMuseum purchase, funds provided by the David A. Cofrin Acquisition Endowment
Object number2013.60.5
Collections
Visual DescriptionKame or wide-mouthed jar for water with a massive, ovoid form and strong everted rim.
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