Bowl with character meaning “Congratulations”, enamelled ware

Bowl with character meaning "Congratulations", enamelled ware
Bowl with character meaning "Congratulations", enamelled ware
Bowl with character meaning “Congratulations”, enamelled ware

Height 7.5 cm, mouth diameter 20.9 cm, bottom diameter 8.9 cm
 This is a circular bowl with a warped mouth, commonly known as an “asagao” shape. This is also a bowl shape unique to Imari ceramics. The center of the prospect is decorated with the character “Kotobuki” (longevity) in gold on a red ground, the three sides with a design of Chinese flowers on a red ground, and the three sides with a design of Chinese flowers on a white ground, and the ground is filled with dye. The outside is decorated with a dragon and phoenix design on a red ground on two sides, with cloud and treasure motifs. The inscription “Made in the year of Daming Jiajing” is inscribed within the inner circle of the high stand.

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