East Asian Art Bottle with design of Waves, a Dragon, and Mount Fuji Made in Japan, AsiaMeiji Period (1868-1912), Late 19th century Artist/maker unknown, Japanese Glazed porcelain with underglaze decoration (Hirado ware), "Blue and White" * Gallery 242, Asian Art, second floor 1897-344 The General Hector Tyndale Memorial Collection, 1897 |
LabelIn this dynamic, panoramic scene, a dragon flies dramatically through the space between the rushing waves and lofty Mount Fuji. Dragons are a symbol of felicity and are frequently depicted in scenes of the great mountain, where a dragon deity is said to reside.* Works in the collection are moved off view for many different reasons. Although gallery locations on the website are updated regularly, there is no guarantee that this object will be on display on the day of your visit. |
