
Side Dish (Mukōzuke) with Wisteria Design
An item at Metropolitan Museum of Art
The simplicity of design, stiffness of shape, and color of the copper glaze reveal this piece to be a revival of Oribe ware. In the nineteenth century, many kilns started replicating earlier wares; the Oribe style was particularly popular.
Asian Art
An exhibit at Metropolitan Museum of Art
The Met's collection of Asian art—more than 35,000 objects, ranging in date from the third millennium B.C. to the twenty-first century—is one of the largest and most comprehensive in the world. Each of the many civilizations of Asia is represented by outstanding works, providing an unrivaled experience of the artistic traditions of nearly half the world.