Dish with Design of Spools of Thread

Round, shallow dish with a wide mouth and curved sides. Light blue-green interior and white exterior. The interior features a design of spools of thread in various colors, including blue, green, and orange-brown. The spools are depicted in different orientations and are connected by thin, wavy brown lines. The background of the image is dark gray at the top and light gray at the bottom. The dish is centered in the image and is angled slightly to the right.

Artwork details

Date:: early 18th century
Medium:: Porcelain with underglaze blue and overglaze enamels (Hizen ware, Nabeshima type)
Culture:: Japan
Dimensions:: 599 × 449 px
Museum record:: View original