East Asian Art Dish with Design of Peonies and a Rock Formation Made in Hizen, Okawachi (present-day Saga Prefecture), Japan, AsiaEdo Period (1615-1868), Late 17th to early 18th century Artist/maker unknown, Japanese Porcelain with underglaze blue and overglaze enamel decoration (Arita ware, Nabeshima-style) Currently not on view 1897-207 The General Hector Tyndale Memorial Collection, 1897 |
LabelNabeshima-style wares are highly refined and feature underglaze blue and overglaze enamel decoration in applied colors such as red, yellow, and bluish-green. The backs of dishes also have underglaze blue decoration, usually depicting jewels bound with ribbons, peonies, and similar motifs. |
