Vase

ClassificationsFurnishings-Accessories-vases

Date1868-1926

Made AtJapan, Asia

MediumEarthenware (Satsuma ware), enamel and gold

Dimensions9 1/2 × 6 1/2 × 6 1/2 in. (24.1 × 16.5 × 16.5 cm)

Credit LineGift of Bernyce Besso

Object number2012.23.25

DescriptionHigh neck vase with quartered circles at top. Side 1 depicts a group of men surrounding a sitting male with a large halo around his head. The central figure’s left side is facing the viewer. Side 2 and 3 depict a partially cloaked figure holding a golden ball over his head. Many male figures with their teeth exposed surround him. There is a white dragon, open mouthed at his feet. Side 4 depicts a standing figure holding a fly whisk with several male figures surrounding him with teeth exposed.

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