Kakiemon bowl in fluted shape of open chrysanthemum flower
Datelate 17th century
Maker
Japanese
Label TextThe alternating motifs of sixteen-petalled chrysanthemum and paulownia crests inside this elegant bowl are auspicious for their associations with the Japanese Imperial family. The phoenix, with its dramatically curved tail feathers, carries imperial associations as well, while the plum and bamboo on the bowl's exterior are symbols of forbearance.
Object number69.46
Exhibition HistorySeattle, Washington, Seattle Asian Art Museum, "Live Long and Prosper: Auspicious Motifs in East Asian Art", May 23, 2009 - February 21, 2010Credit LineEugene Fuller Memorial Collection
Dimensions3 1/16 x 8 9/16 in. (7.8 x 21.8cm)
MediumArita ware, Kakiemon-type porcelain with molded decoration and enamel