The dish represents a style of Japanese export porcelain called Kakiemon, which became a treasured commodity among European kings and nobles. Mythical Chinese phoenixes take flight in the center, surrounded by plants symbolizing longevity, resilience, and wealth.
Lidded Jar, Stoneware with ash glaze
Japanese Gallery (Honkan) Room 13
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Wide-Mouthed Storage Jar with Peony Vines
Japanese Gallery (Honkan) Room 13
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Tea Bowl, Named “Hashihime (Princess of the Bridge)”
Japanese Gallery (Honkan) Room 13
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Water Jar, Named "Shiba no Iori (Grass Hut)"
Japanese Gallery (Honkan) Room 13
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Flower Vase with Lugs
Japanese Gallery (Honkan) Room 13
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Bowl with a Wagtail
Japanese Gallery (Honkan) Room 13
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Square Dish with a Chinese Poet Watching Seagulls
Japanese Gallery (Honkan) Room 13
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Water Jar with Peonies
Japanese Gallery (Honkan) Room 13
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Large Dish with Camellias, Porcelain with overglaze enamel
Japanese Gallery (Honkan) Room 13
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Large Dish with a Snowy Landscape
Japanese Gallery (Honkan) Room 13
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Tea Bowl, Named “Furisode (Swinging Sleeves)”
Japanese Gallery (Honkan) Room 4
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Incense Container in the Shape of a Foundation Stone
Japanese Gallery (Honkan) Room 4
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Lidded Bowl with Peonies
Japanese Gallery (Honkan) Room 14
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Large Deep Bowl with Birds and Flowers
Japanese Gallery (Honkan) Room 14
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