Height 33.1cm, mouth diameter 26.4cm, bottom diameter 15.5cm
Important Cultural Property
Ninna-ji Temple
This vase came from Ninna-ji Temple, which had the closest relationship with Insei’s Omuro ware, and was probably one of the offerings from Insei to the Ninna-ji Palace. It is a medium turnip-shaped vase modeled after an ancient bronze vessel. It consists of a wide-open mouth, a turnip-shaped body, and a rather small, high foot. The turnip’s shoulders are covered with ears on either side, and the mouth and legs are covered with a thick white glaze, which is finished off in a decorative manner. The body is decorated with overglaze painting in the style of a lamp with three butterflies and a swastika design with a square enclosure. A large seal of Insei is stamped inside the stand. This vase was probably made as one of the three pieces of furniture used in front of the Buddha’s presence.
