Dish
CultureJapanese
OriginArita, Japan
PeriodEdo Period (1603-1868)
Dateca.1680-1700
MediumPorcelain with overglaze enamels
DimensionsOverall: 2.5 x 15.5 cm (15/16 x 6 1/8 in.)
MarkingsNone
DescriptionArita foliate-rimmed dish, decorated in iron-red, green, blue, yellow and black enamels on underglaze blue lines. The central roundel containing Ho-oh birds preening on a rocky outcrop with branches of tree peony behind. The rim has a continuous band of birds perched amongst stylised flowerheads and foliage.
Credit LineThe Macdonald Collection
Object numberG07.18.11
Classifications
Asian CeramicsSub-classification
Japanese PorcelainCollections
Status
On view
Artist / Maker: Samson, Edmé and Cie (Samson Ceramics)
ca.1850-1900
Object number: G05.11.8a-b