染付扇面流し文皿|Dish with Fans Floating on a Stream

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ca. 1730–1760s · Porcelain with underglaze blue and overglaze enamels (Hizen ware, Nabeshima type) · Asian Art

Although various patterns in underglaze cobalt-blue appeared on the exterior of the proto-and early Nabeshima wares, the classic pattern that appears on many of the pieces from the 1680s onward is the cash and comb pattern seen here. The cash is tied with ribbon and appears on the exterior rim of the piece; the comb pattern appears around the exterior of the footring.

Artist

Unknown

Date

ca. 1730–1760s

Medium

Porcelain with underglaze blue and overglaze enamels (Hizen ware, Nabeshima type)

Culture

Japan

Department

Asian Art

Credit line

Gift of Mrs. V. Everit Macy, 1923