Chinese Five-Color Wares and Early Japanese Overglaze Enamel Wares
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Bowl, Roundels in overglaze enamel Known in Japan as "Gong type", Jingdezhen ware, Ming dynasty, 17th century, China (Gift of Mr. Hirota Matsushige)
Japanese Gallery (Honkan) Room 14
March 30, 2010 (Tue) - May 30, 2010 (Sun)>> detailed information
Comparison of Chinese wucai and Japanese early overglaze enamel wares highlights their mutual influence and the intrinsic link between reproduction and creativity.
Exhibit includes:
Bowl, Roundels in overglaze enamel Known in Japan as "Gong type", Jingdezhen ware, Ming dynasty, 17th century, China (Gift of Mr. Hirota Matsushige)
Gong-Shaped Bowl, Boating figures and landscape in overglaze enamel, Imari ware, Shonzui type, Edo period, 17th century (Gift of Dr. Yokogawa Tamisuke)
Large Dish, Lotus pond in overglaze enamel, Jingdezhen ware, Qing dynasty, 17th century, China (Gift of Mr, Hirota Matsushige)
Large Dish, Butterfly and peonies in overglaze enamel, Imari ware, Kokutani Gosai-de type, Edo period, 17th century
Large Dish, Kingfisher in overglaze enamel, Imari ware, Kokutani Gosai-de type, Edo period, 17th century