Seto ware: flower vase with stamped ornament, iron glaze.

Seto ware: flower vase with stamped ornament, iron glaze.
Seto ware: flower vase with stamped ornament, iron glaze.
Seto ware: flower vase with stamped ornament, iron glaze.

14th century
Height 7.8 cm, mouth diameter 3.6 cm, body diameter 4.6 cm, bottom diameter 4.1 cm
 This is probably the smallest Buddhist vase from the peak period of sealed flower design, with each section correctly represented. Only the orifice of the lily mouth is large, giving it an incongruous appearance. The flat body is decorated with 20 round markers in the center, 14 small petal-like markers on the shoulders, and 36 markers on the legs.

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