Ewer (Shigigata Suibyō)

1185–1333 Overall: 27 x 22 cm (10 5/8 x 8 11/16 in.) Source image
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Ewers such as this one are known as Shigi-shaped for their association with the temple Chōgosonshiji located near Mount Shigi west of the city of Nara. It once contained water for use in ceremonies conducted before Buddhist deities. Known as kundika in Sanskrit, water vessels...

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