- Title:
- Cobalt Blue Glazed Rectangular Basin
- Artist, etc:
- Nombei
- Date:
- Meiji period
- Size:
- W:61.8cm x H:3.1cm
- Number:
- B-252
Nombei was a legendary potter whose real name and dates of birth and death remain unknown. He is known only by his nickname given for his fondness for sake. This piece is one of the few extant works, displaying a precision of craftsmanship with almost no distortion.