Bijin (Beauty)
CultureJapanese
OriginArita, Japan
PeriodEdo Period (1603-1868)
Datec.1680-1700
MediumPorcelain with overglaze enamels
DimensionsOverall: 31.5 x 13.5 x 8.9 cm (12 3/8 x 5 5/16 in., 8.9 cm)
MarkingsNone
DescriptionRobes decorated on the reverse in iron red, green, yellow, blue and black enamels with flowerheads and trailing foliage terminating with a wave design at the base and two characters. The front has random bamboo leaves, a geometric deisn, a character and flowerheads and foliage continuing from the reverse.
Credit LineThe Macdonald Collection
Object numberG07.18.17
Classifications
Asian CeramicsSub-classification
Japanese PorcelainKakiemonCollections
Status
On view
Artist / Maker: Chantilly Porcelain Manufactory
c.1740-1745
Object number: G83.1.1069.1-2
Artist / Maker: Meissen Porcelain Manufactory
c.1725-30
Object number: G12.17.1a-b
Artist / Maker: Meissen Porcelain Manufactory
c.1725-30
Object number: G12.17.2a-b
Artist / Maker: Meissen Porcelain Manufactory
c.1725; decorated in Augsburg
Object number: G83.1.716
