Deep Bowl with Dragons
1700–1799
- Medium
- porcelain with overglaze color enamel and molding (Hizen ware, Kakiemon type)
- Dimensions
- Diameter: 20.6 cm (8 1/8 in.); Overall: 8 cm (3 1/8 in.)
- Genre
- Ceramics
- Museum
- Cleveland Museum of Art
Styles
Tags
Japan, Edo period (1615–1868)
About
Graced with energetic dragons amid clouds, this deep bowl has a petal-shaped rim. The coiled position of the dragon in the center and the chasing action of those on the sides contribute to a sense of circular motion. The exterior shows a running figure and two birds in flight, echoing the movement in the interior.