oily translucence reminiscent of petroleum jelly
early 16th to early 19th century
Their depiction in Chancay art suggests spiritual or symbolic importance
More than utilitarian tools
Voudou)—centers on “numerous immortal spirits and deities
Ming Dynasty Kosometsuke Ware Porcelain Bowl treebarkfibreskirt oily translucence reminiscent of petroleumLate Ming Dynasty, Tianqi Period (16201627), Jingdezhen, Jiangxi Province, China This exquisite blue and white porcelain bowl, crafted in the renowned kilns of Jingdezhen, represents the Kosometsuke () tradition, a style of underglaze blue porcelain made exclusively for the Japanese market during the reign of Emperor Tianqi (16211628). Intended for use in the Japanese tea ceremony, this piece exemplifies the asymmetrical, expressive, and often