Bowl

ClassificationsFurnishings-Serviceware-bowls

Date1868-1926

Made AtJapan

MediumEarthenware (Satsuma ware), enamel and gold

Dimensions2 1/2 x 12 1/4 x 12 1/4 in. (6.4 x 31.1 x 31.1 cm)

Credit LineGift of Bernyce Besso

Object number2012.23.24

DescriptionScalloped edge shallow bowl with male figures painted throughout and central bearded figure pointing sword at male figure holding scroll. At the top of the bowl is a single quartered circle with houses and hills depicted below it. Below that is a large group of men surrounding the two central male figures and a white headed dragon woven throughout. In the foreground are small hills and shrubs. The underside of the bowl is decorated with two white headed dragons and a gold quartered circle - the background is unpainted.

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