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Bijin (Beauty)

CultureJapanese
OriginArita, Japan
PeriodEdo Period (1603-1868)
Datec.1680-1700
MediumPorcelain with overglaze enamels
DimensionsOverall: 31.5 x 13.5 x 8.9 cm (12 3/8 x 5 5/16 in., 8.9 cm)
MarkingsNone
DescriptionRobes decorated on the reverse in iron red, green, yellow, blue and black enamels with flowerheads and trailing foliage terminating with a wave design at the base and two characters. The front has random bamboo leaves, a geometric deisn, a character and flowerheads and foliage continuing from the reverse.
Credit LineThe Macdonald Collection
Object numberG07.18.17
Classifications
Asian Ceramics
Sub-classification
Japanese PorcelainKakiemon
Status
On view
Photographer: Toni Hafkenscheid
c.1670
Object number: G05.12.16
Photographer: Toni Hafkenscheid
c.1670-1690
Object number: G04.18.35.1-2
Teapot
Artist / Maker: Bow Porcelain Works
c.1758
Object number: G91.4.1-2
Photographer: Toni Hafkenscheid
c.1680-1700
Object number: G07.18.11
Photographer: Toni Hafkenscheid
c.1590-1615
Object number: G01.2.30
Photographer: Toni Hafkenscheid
c.1600-1640
Object number: G01.2.35
Perfume Burner
Artist / Maker: Chantilly Porcelain Manufactory
c.1740-1745
Object number: G83.1.1069.1-2
Tea bowl and saucer with landscapes
Artist / Maker: Meissen Porcelain Manufactory
c.1725-30
Object number: G12.17.1a-b
Tea bowl and sacuer with landscapes
Artist / Maker: Meissen Porcelain Manufactory
c.1725-30
Object number: G12.17.2a-b
Dish with Three Leaves
mid-17th century, possibly modern
Object number: G20.9.6
Saucer
Artist / Maker: Meissen Porcelain Manufactory
c.1725; decorated in Augsburg
Object number: G83.1.716
Photographer: Toni Hafkenscheid
c.1690-1710
Object number: G05.12.25.1-2