Dish with Peony Spray
CultureJapanese
Date18th century
MediumPorcelain with underglaze blue and overglaze enamel (Hizen ware; Kakiemon type)
DimensionsOverall: 1 1/4 × 7 3/8 inches (3.18 × 18.73 cm)
Credit LineBequest of Mrs. George H. Bunting Jr.
Object number81-27/8
Markingsspurious Chenghua mark
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DescriptionDecorated with peony spray with the stem and some leaves in blurred underglaze blue, the blossom and bud in bright iron-red overglaze enamels with other leaves in green and yellow enamel; exterior decorated with running scrolling and lines in underglaze blue.
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