Decorative jar bound for Europe
OCTAGONAL JAR, porcelain with design of peony and camellia in overglaze enamels Edo period, 1680–1710s Kiln/ Arita ware, Hizen Photo：六田知弘
Thanks to the introduction of technology from the Korean Peninsula, the Arita kiln in the province of Hizen (present-day Saga Prefecture) was the first in Japan to produce the white, hard ceramics known as porcelain. Even today, it is known as one of the foremost sites of porcelain production in Japan. Made in Arita in the Edo period (1603-1868), this jar is sumptuously decorated with depictions of peonies, which are considered the king of flowers (there are camellias on the back). Initially, the jars came with ceramic lids, and were placed in pairs. It is thought that they decorated the area of fireplaces in the castles and mansions of royalty and nobility in Europe.
| Items | Details |
|---|---|
| The Power of Osaka | The Power of the City |
| Storage Facilities | The Museum of Oriental Ceramics, Osaka |
| Category | High resolution |
