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Japanese (Japanese (culture or style))
Blue-and-white plate with floral motif painting, Imari ware
17th century
Gift of Mr. Harry C. Nail, Jr.
1965/2.65
It is simple in shape, like a donut but with a sharply trimmed rim in the manner of a metal vessel. The hole in the middle is believed to be a symbol of Eastern philosophy. Designs are painted on the surface in cobalt blue pigment.<br /> <br /> This ring-shaped water dropper is decorated with a figures-in-landscape design on its upper surface and a floral scroll design on its sides rendered in cobalt blue. A line runs around the foot and sand was used as kiln spurs. The clay and glaze are well fused. This is one of many water droppers that were produced at Bunwon-ri, Gwangju-si, Gyeonggi-do, in the late 19th century.<br /> [Korean Collection, University of Michigan Museum of Art (2014) p.183]
Korean (Korean (culture or style))
Blue-and-white water dropper with landscape design
1850 – 1899
Gift of Mr. Harry C. Nail, Jr.
1965/2.57
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