Sahari or kyōdō is the name for an alloy of bronze to which molten tin and iron have been added. Its color is similar to gold and when struck, produces a beautiful tone. It was a preferred material for Buddhist ritual implements and eating utensils. This small ewer is characterized by the fact that it is accompanied by a saucer and has a segmented neck.
Object label
Pitcher of Ōji type (egg-shaped body) with Plate
Bronze
China, Northern Wei dynasty 6th century
- D017677
- D017677
- 1997/03/11
- A024965
- 1997/03/11
- A209946
- 1992/06/18
- A209947
- 1992/06/18
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| Accession Number | 1168-0 |
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| Category | Decorative Arts |
| Bibliography | Illustrated Catalogue of the Collection of Nara National Museum: Supplement. Nara National Museum, 1999, 108p. (Japanese) Masterpieces from the Collection of the Nara National Museum. Nara National Museum, 1997, 350p. (Japanese) |
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| Object Name/Title | Pitcher of Ōji type (egg-shaped body) |
| Accession Number | 1168-2 |
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| Object Name/Title | Plate |