Seto ware: covered jar with stamped ornament, iron glaze.

Seto ware: covered jar with stamped ornament, iron glaze.
Seto ware: covered jar with stamped ornament, iron glaze.
Seto ware: covered jar with stamped ornament, iron glaze.

14th century
Height 6.0cm, Bore 4.6cm, Diameter 8.4cm, Diameter 5.7cm
 This is one of the larger Goshi wares. Such large wagashi were often produced in the mid-14th century. Many of the wagashi from this period have a low orbicular section. The shoulder is decorated with a chrysanthemum flower design, and the four male sides are stamped with a sealed flower design consisting of four pairs of roundels. The iron glaze is a light brown with black stripes on top, giving the vase a luxurious feel that is not typical of small vases.

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