Imari dish
Ceramics
Japan
Subject/design:
Winged dragon set among alternating medallions of Chinese figures and floral motifs
Materials:
Porcelain with moulded decor; painted in underglaze cobalt blue and overglaze polychrome enamels
Date:
Edo period, first half of 18th century
Size:
Diam. 23.5 cm
Place of origin:
Japan, Arita
Artist:
Unknown
Comments:
The "Shonsui" wares were Chinese blue-and-white porcelains imported into Japan in the mid-17th century.
Inventory number:
CB.CJ.1937.44
Copyright:
Fondation Baur
Photographer:
Marian Gérard