Little Round Jar with Lid
Title
Little Round Jar with Lid
Publisher
Oxford College Library (Oxford, Ga.)
Contributor
Turner, William Patillo (Purchaser) ; Candler, Warren Akin (Funder)
Work Attributes
Date
1800-1894
Description
Small brass container, nearly spherical, with a pointed lid. Overall the shape resembles a water droplet. Vessels of this kind, called mizutama, are frequently used to hold water offerings at home altars.
Location
Japan
Material
brass (alloy)
Measurements
3 x 3 x 1.5 inches
Rights
There are no known copyright restrictions on this item. This online reproduction has been made available for individual viewing and reference for educational purposes only, such as personal study, preparation for teaching and research.
Style Period
Meiji or earlier
Worktype
jars
Collection
Citation
“Little Round Jar with Lid,” East Asia, accessed November 4, 2025, https://eastasia.digitalscholarship.emory.edu/items/show/147.