Dish with design of a garland of camellias
Place of OriginImari, Saga prefecture, Japan
Dateapprox. 1690-1730
PeriodEdo period (1615-1868)
MaterialsPorcelain with cobalt pigment under clear glaze and enamels over glaze
DimensionsH. 2 1/4 in x Diam. 8 in, H. 5.7 cm x Diam. 20.3 cm
Credit LineThe Avery Brundage Collection
Object numberB60P46+
DepartmentJapanese Art
ClassificationsCeramics
On View
Not on viewThis dish with camellias strung on a chord in a circular band exemplifies a typical Nabeshima composition. A decorative motif, such as a cherry tree or a gourd vine, is often depicted in an elongated form that wraps around the edge of the plate. An undecorated background serves to dramatize the floral motif.
Subject
- camellia
approx. 1690-1740
approx. 1690-1730
1700-1750
approx. 1690-1730
approx. 1690-1730
approx. 1690-1740
approx. 1655-1680
approx. 1670-1700
approx. 1690-1730