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.
Tea Bowl, Named “Furisode (Swinging Sleeves)”
Japanese Gallery (Honkan) Room 13
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Water Jar in the Shape of a Bag for Gold Dust
Japanese Gallery (Honkan) Room 13
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Water Jar with Peonies
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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Dishes with Cherry Trees
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Dish with an Upturned Rim
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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