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Sake Pourer with Chrysanthemum, Orchid, and Plum

Sake Pourer with Chrysanthemum, Orchid, and Plum

c. 1887

Part of a set. See all set records

Seifū Yohei III 三代清風与平

(Japanese, 1851–1914)

Meiji period

(1868-1912)

Porcelain with underglaze blue

With handle: 23 cm (9 1/16 in.); width with spout: 24 cm (9 7/16 in.); Lid: 2 x 13.5 cm (13/16 x 5 5/16 in.)

Gift of James and Christine Heusinger 2022.158

Description

This sake pourer with the Chinese theme of the Four Nobles, in which the qualities of a good person are represented by plants, are among Seifū Yohei III’s designs painted in blue.

See also
Collection: 
Japanese Art
Department: 
Japanese Art
Type of artwork: 
Ceramic

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