Important Cultural Property
Ewer of Xianzhan-ping type
Data
| Period | Heian period, 11th - 12th century |
|---|---|
| Materials and techniques | White copper |
| Size | H.37.0 D.12.7 BD.8.4 |
Explanation
This white copper pitcher with elegantly rounded body is made by turning on a lathe. It has a slender neck supporting a drinking mouth on top, another mouth protruding from the body and a short stand at bottom. This kind of pitchers contained holy water for Buddhist monks in training. Formerly owned by Tō-ji Temple in Kyoto.