Dish
Dateca. 1730
Maker
Japanese, Arita
Label TextIn East Asian art, the peony-"the king of flowers"-is frequently paired with the mythical phoenix, the "king of birds," in a highly auspicious design that promises blessings and prosperity. The motif of phoenix and dragon, as seen on the pair of Imari vases, is an emblem of weddings and augurs marital harmony.
Object number92.47.22.2
Credit LineGift of Frank D. Stout
Dimensions5 3/4 x 5 3/8 in. (14.61 x 13.65 cm)
MediumImari ware, Kakiemon-style (porcelain with molded decoration and
polychrome enamel)
Japanese
late 17th century
Object number: 69.46
Pair/Pair
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