Dish

The colours of the overglaze enamels used are typical of the palette developed by Sakaida Kakiemon around 1644 C.E. He was the first Japanese potter to solve the difficulties involved in producing overglaze enamelled porcelain.

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Prunus blossoms symbolize winter and longevity, while cherry blossoms are symbols of femininity.

Eight-lobed Kakiemon style dish, everted lip, fine white porcelain body: low foot rim unglazed; base glazed, only two spur marks apparent, underglaze blue line at junction with foot. Interior: blossom spray on bottom asymmetrically placed, outlined and painted in underglaze blue, separated from walls by double underglaze blue lines; walls have scattered landform shapes in overglaze enamels, blue, green, and yellow as well as red prunus blossoms; double underglaze blue lines at lip. Exterior walls: double underglaze blue lines at junction with foot, and one above; scattered overglaze blue blossoms, outlined in black.