Edo Period Annam Tea Bowl

Origin  Vietnam (1615–1868)
Dimensions ø 14.5cm x H 5.5cm (5.7″ x 2.2″)
Materiality  Ceramic

Annam is now Vietnam, but in ancient times it was strongly influenced by China, and in the northern region of the Qinghua area, pottery making developed early on. There was a large interest in Annam ceramics during the Edo Period (1615–1868) particularly blue-and-white stoneware, which was highly valued for use in the tea ceremony.