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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 were originally one of 18 items monks needed to have to perform their daily duties.
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155442
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Ewer (Shigigata Suibyō)
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155442
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Ewer (Shigigata Suibyō)
description
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 were originally one of 18 items monks needed to have to perform their daily duties.
date
1185–1333
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en
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Q79943512
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Metalwork
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Overall: 27 x 22 cm (10 5/8 x 8 11/16 in.)
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Japan, Kamakura period (1185–1333)
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1990.17
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Ewer (Shigigata Suibyō), 1185–1333. Japan, Kamakura period (1185–1333). Bronze; overall: 27 x 22 cm (10 5/8 x 8 11/16 in.). The Cleveland Museum of Art, Bequest of Elizabeth M. Skala, 1990.17
collection
Japanese Art
citations
citation
Cunningham, Michael R. "Notable Acquisitions." <em>The Bulletin of the Cleveland Museum of Art</em> 78, no. 3 (1991): 63-147.
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Reproduced and Mentioned: p. 136
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Bequest of Elizabeth M. Skala
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2026-05-29 08:02:22.598000
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155442
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Japanese Art
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Japanese Art
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bronze
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photo
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