Decagonal Dish with Tiger and Bamboo
CultureJapanese
OriginArita, Japan
Datec.1670-1690s
MediumPorcelain with overglaze enamels, iron-oxide brown
DimensionsOverall: 1 1/2 x 8 1/2 in. (3.8 x 21.6 cm)
MarkingsNone
DescriptionDecagonal dish that is enamelled in kakiemon palette with a tiger, looking up at flowering prunus branch with rocks and bamboo sprays. The rim is decorated in flowering vines in red and gold.
Credit LineThe Macdonald Collection
Object numberG10.3.23
Classifications
Asian CeramicsSub-classification
Japanese PorcelainKakiemonCollections
Status
On view
Artist / Maker: Meissen Porcelain Manufactory
1728-1731
Object number: G10.3.15
Artist / Maker: Chelsea Porcelain Manufactory
c.1750-1752
Object number: G04.18.21
Artist / Maker: Chantilly Porcelain Manufactory
c.1730-1740
Object number: G04.18.13.1-2
Artist / Maker: Meissen Porcelain Manufactory
c.1730-1740
Object number: G04.18.6a-b