Set of leaf-shaped food dishes (mukōzuke), 1660’s
Unknown Japaneseexpand_more
Ko-imari ware; porcelain with overglaze enamelsexpand_more
The Louis W. Hill, Jr. Fundexpand_more 2000.80.5
On View in Gallery 225expand_more
The Chinese porcelain industry began to collapse in the early 1600s. In response, Japanese potters started creating porcelain wares, decorated in the Chinese manner, for the European market. By the 1660s and ’70s, however, Japanese-style shapes and designs, like leaves and folding fans, became popular among both foreign and domestic buyers. Tea masters of the time prized elegant plates such as these for use in kaiseki, meals served in conjunction with a tea gathering.
Details
- Title
- Set of leaf-shaped food dishes (mukōzuke)
- Role
- Artist
- Dimension
- H.1-5/8 x W.6-9/16 in.
- Accession Number
- 2000.80.5
- Curator Approved
This record has been reviewed by our curatorial staff but may be incomplete. These records are frequently revised and enhanced. If you notice a mistake or have additional information about this object, please email collectionsdata@artsmia.org.
Does something look wrong with this image? Let us know
Zoom in on the left to the detail you'd like to save. Click 'Save detail' and wait until the image updates. Right click the image to 'save image as' or copy link, or click the image to open in a new tab.