Arita Blue and White Charger
Asian Art
Although made in Japan for export to Europe, the design of this charger imitates Chinese Kraak porcelain. This Japanese emulation of a Chinese ware that catered to European tastes illustrates the cross-cultural complexity of the global ceramic trade
at the time.
at the time.
MEDIUM
Porcelain, blue underglaze, in Wan Li style
DATES
ca. 1680
PERIOD
Edo Period
DIMENSIONS
3 x 18 1/8 in. (7.6 x 46 cm)
COLLECTIONS
Asian Art
MUSEUM LOCATION
This item is not on view
EXHIBITIONS
ACCESSION NUMBER
1993.106.10
CREDIT LINE
Gift of Dr. Bertram H. Schaffner
CATALOGUE DESCRIPTION
Large charger with everted rim. Painted decoration consisting of stylized landscape in central section surrounded by border decoration of repeated alternating panels of sunflower and fans separated by geometric panels. Outside rim decoration of stylized floral scrolls.
Condition: Old repair at rim. Otherwise, very good.
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