Plate

ca. 1800

The pattern on these three plates from a set of six depicts chrysanthemums and plum blossoms separated by a highly stylized rock form. All three motifs are natural symbols of longevity. The auspicious design is complemented by a four-character mark on the reverse that reads "fuki choshun," or "wealth, nobility, longevity and youth."

Imari ware; porcelain with underglaze blue decoration

1 1/4 x 7 1/4 in. (3.2 x 18.4cm)

Bequest of Frank D. Stout

98.47.9.1

Not currently on view

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