Dish
1650-1700 (made)
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Porcelain was first made in Japan in the early years of the 17th century at kilns in and around the town of Arita in the northern part of the western island of Kyushu. The earliest pieces were designed for the domestic market. Production increased from 1650 onwards, with a large part of the industry being directed towards the making of ceramics for export to Europe. The use of a central scene surrounded by a panelled design is common among blue-and-white porcelain imported into Europe from both China and Japan. The centre of this particular dish is painted with a deer surrounded by flowering plants and a butterfly.
Object details
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| Materials and techniques | Porcelain decorated in underglaze blue; yellow enamel painting on underside |
| Brief description | Dish, porcelain decorated in underglaze blue; yellow enamel painting on underside (probably added in Europe); Japan, Arita kilns, Edo period, 1650-1700 |
| Physical description | Blue and white dish, with designs in eight segments around rim. In centre, a deer, butterflies and plants are depicted. The exterior is decorated with four motives of rococo scrollwork in yellow enamel which have been added in Europe. |
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| Gallery label | DISH
Porcelain with decoration in underglaze blue
Deer on a rock surrounded by flowers and butterflies, with eight panels
Arita kilns About 1650-1700
GIVEN BY JOHN SCOTT-TAGGART IN APPRECIATION OF BERNARD RACKHAM, C.B.(1986) |
| Credit line | Given by John Scott-Taggart in appreciation of the services to ceramic studies of Bernard Rackham CB |
| Historical context | Plates and dishes formed the bulk of imports into Europe from both China and Japan. The most popular decoration for these pieces was the sort on this dish, with a central scene and panelled design on the rim. |
| Subjects depicted | |
| Summary | Porcelain was first made in Japan in the early years of the 17th century at kilns in and around the town of Arita in the northern part of the western island of Kyushu. The earliest pieces were designed for the domestic market. Production increased from 1650 onwards, with a large part of the industry being directed towards the making of ceramics for export to Europe. The use of a central scene surrounded by a panelled design is common among blue-and-white porcelain imported into Europe from both China and Japan. The centre of this particular dish is painted with a deer surrounded by flowering plants and a butterfly. |
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| Accession number | C.130-1963 |
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| Record created | January 14, 2000 |
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