Iro-Nabeshima Plate with Chrysanthemums (Leaves and Tendrils) Design, one of five
Accession Number
1964/1.102
Title
Iro-Nabeshima Plate with Chrysanthemums (Leaves and Tendrils) Design, one of five
Artist(s)
Japanese
Artist Nationality
Japanese (culture or style)
Object Creation Date
early 18th century
Medium & Support
porcelain with blue underglaze painting and overglaze enamels
Dimensions
1 7/8 in. x 6 in. x 6 in. ( 4.8 cm x 15.24 cm x 15.24 cm )
Credit Line
Museum purchase made possible by the Margaret Watson Parker Art Collection Fund
Label copy
he Nabeshima kiln in northern Kyûshû, Japan, produced high quality porcelains, which the local governing family used as part of their annual tribute to the Tokugawa overlords. Reflecting the sophisticated taste of the military class, Nabeshima designs are elegant, intricate and witty. In this series of five plates, the artist uses several traditional seasonal motifs, but always with an unexpected twist.
Primary Object Classification
Ceramic
Primary Object Type
plate
Additional Object Classification(s)
Decorative Arts
Collection Area
Asian
Rights
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Keywords
Objects We Use
chrysanthemum
designs (concepts)
leaves
patterns (design elements)
1964/1.102
Title
Iro-Nabeshima Plate with Chrysanthemums (Leaves and Tendrils) Design, one of five
Artist(s)
Japanese
Artist Nationality
Japanese (culture or style)
Object Creation Date
early 18th century
Medium & Support
porcelain with blue underglaze painting and overglaze enamels
Dimensions
1 7/8 in. x 6 in. x 6 in. ( 4.8 cm x 15.24 cm x 15.24 cm )
Credit Line
Museum purchase made possible by the Margaret Watson Parker Art Collection Fund
Label copy
he Nabeshima kiln in northern Kyûshû, Japan, produced high quality porcelains, which the local governing family used as part of their annual tribute to the Tokugawa overlords. Reflecting the sophisticated taste of the military class, Nabeshima designs are elegant, intricate and witty. In this series of five plates, the artist uses several traditional seasonal motifs, but always with an unexpected twist.
Primary Object Classification
Ceramic
Primary Object Type
plate
Additional Object Classification(s)
Decorative Arts
Collection Area
Asian
Rights
If you are interested in using an image for a publication, please visit http://umma.umich.edu/request-image for more information and to fill out the online Image Rights and Reproductions Request Form.
Keywords
Objects We Use
chrysanthemum
designs (concepts)
leaves
patterns (design elements)
