https://emuseum.gardinermuseum.com/internal/media/dispatcher/10855/fullSake bottle and six cupsca.1977Ruth Gowdy McKinleyOverall (G98.7.1.1-2): 26 x 6.5 cm (10 1/4 x 2 9/16 in.)
Overall (G98.7.1.3): 2 1/2 x 2 1/2 in. (6.3 x 6.3 cm)
Overall (G98.7.1.4): 2 5/16 x 2 3/8 in. (5.9 x 6.1 cm)
Overall (G98.7.1.5): 2 3/8 x 2 7/16 in. (6 x 6.2 cm)
Overall (G98.7.1.6): 2 3/8 x 2 3/8 in. (6.1 x 6.1 cm)
Overall (G98.7.1.7): 2 3/8 x 2 3/8 in. (6.1 x 6.1 cm)
Overall (G98.7.1.8): 2 7/16 x 2 7/16 in. (6.2 x 6.2 cm)Porcelain, matte black and gloss brown oxide glazesCollection of the Gardiner Museum, purchased with funds raised by the Twelve Trees of Christmas GalaOrigin: Mississauga, Ontario, CanadaG98.7.1.1-80Sake bottle with stopper and six cups by Ruth Gowdy McKinley. Wheel thrown, of cyclindrical form, the bottle has a pronounced waisted rib at the shoulder and tapering neck with flaring rim. The shallow domed stopped with flat rim and button finial fitted with a cork plug (made by Donald Lloyd McKinley). There are matching cups with a similar pronounced waisted rib at the mouth-rim. They all have recessed bases. They are decorated with a matte black glaze, and a band of gloss brown oxide edged with narrow bands of glazed white porcelain. The bases have a circle of matte black glaze.Modern and Contemporary CeramicsModern and Contemporary - Canadian[]Modern and Contemporary CeramicsCanadian1842672480CanadianBottle impressed with monogram seal "RmcK" and stylized flowerhead.