Bowl
19th century (made)
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Bowl of porcelain, decorated with overglaze enamels in the Chinese style. Inside, at the bottom, a dragon within a circular medallion; round the sides, three fishes in red; border of red flower motives. Outside, four arched panels containing flowers and foliage in reserve against a red ground; between the panels, green outlines and trellis diaper.
Object details
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| Object type | |
| Materials and techniques | Porcelain painted in overglaze enamels |
| Brief description | Bowl, porcelain, decorated in overglaze enamels in the Chinese style; Japan, Kutani kilns, Edo period, 19th century |
| Physical description | Bowl of porcelain, decorated with overglaze enamels in the Chinese style. Inside, at the bottom, a dragon within a circular medallion; round the sides, three fishes in red; border of red flower motives. Outside, four arched panels containing flowers and foliage in reserve against a red ground; between the panels, green outlines and trellis diaper. |
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| Marks and inscriptions | 'Eiraku' impressed in biscuit above the foot |
| Gallery label | Bowl
Porcelain decorated in enamels in Chinese style
Mark: Eiraku
Kutani ware
JAPANESE; 19th century
C.86-1929(as at 2005) |
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| Accession number | C.86-1929 |
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| Record created | June 25, 2009 |
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