Untitled

Unknown

ca. 1750 · Porcelain with enamels and gold (Nabeshima ware) · Asian Art

The design and painterly rendition of phoenix and Chinese lion were popular in Kyoto in textiles and other decorative arts. The shape of this piece (jūbako) also reflects Kyoto and Kyoto ware influence.

Artist

Unknown

Date

ca. 1750

Medium

Porcelain with enamels and gold (Nabeshima ware)

Culture

Japan

Department

Asian Art

Credit line

Gift of Mrs. V. Everit Macy, 1923