Gosu-Akae Overglaze Enamel Ware
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Dish, Arabic inscription expressing the Koran in overglaze enamels, Zhangzhou ware, Ming dynasty, 17th century, China (Private collection)
Japanese Gallery (Honkan) Room 14
October 20, 2009 (Tue) - December 20, 2009 (Sun)>> detailed information
This exhibition introduces gosu-akae wares which were prized as incense containers and confectionery dishes in tea ceremony settings in Japan, in addition to late Edo-period Kyoto-ware reproductions of gosu-akae porcelain, thus illustrating the deep connection between gosu-akae and Japanese culture.
Exhibit includes:
Jar, Peony in overglaze enamels, Zhangzhou ware, Ming dynasty, 17th century, China (Gift of Dr. Yokogawa Tamisuke)
Dish, Lion in overglaze enamel, Zhangzhou ware, Ming dynasty, 17th century, China (Gift of Mr. Harada Takayoshi)
Dish, Arabic inscription expressing the Koran in overglaze enamels, Zhangzhou ware, Ming dynasty, 17th century, China (Private collection)
Dish, Blue glaze with flowers in white slip, Zhangzhou ware, Ming dynasty, 17th century, China (Gift of Mr. Harada Takayoshi)