

Firepot with Kirin (Mythical Chimera) amid Flowers
White cylindrical vessel with blue designs. Blue patterned band around top and bottom edges. Main body depicts blue and white image of a mythical creature, Kirin, surrounded by flowers. The creature has a dragon-like body with scales, a deer-like face with a single horn on its forehead and a flame-like tail. The creature appears to be running or jumping. Surrounding the creature are stylized flower designs. The background of the image is light gray.
Artwork Details
- Date
- 18th century
- Medium
- Porcelain with underglaze blue decoration (Hirado ware)
- Culture
- Japan
- Dimensions
- 599 × 457 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original
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