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Two Mukozuke Dishes |
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Japan, Saga and Nagasaki PrefecturesMomoyama to Edo period, late 16th-early 17th century Stoneware painted with underglaze iron brown (Karatsu ware) Each 4 1/4 x 2 1/4 x 2 1/4 in. (10.8 x 5.7 x 5.7 cm); 1979.229.1-2 |
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Tan Dun A Re-Departure on the Past In the process of choosing these objects, I have reflected on the experience of drinking these three spirits as one--composing. Wine: ritual With wine comes both sorrow and cheer. With tea comes both the bitter and sweet. With water comes the complexity of life and transparency. Which one is the hardest
to drink? To me, water is the
most difficult to taste-- What is it to you? Leave your thoughts in our comment book.
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