Bowl with Character for “Longevity” and Assorted Treasure Motifs

Round plate with white rim. Background of plate is a grid of small squares filled with designs in red, green and white. Large blue Chinese character on a white circle in center. Four white shapes with rounded points, resembling flowers, are positioned at top, bottom, left and right. However, only top, bottom and two sides are visible. The white shapes have gold and red designs.

Artwork details

Date:: late 17th century
Medium:: Porcelain with cobalt blue under transparent glaze and polychrome enamels and gold over the glaze (Hizen ware, Arita type)
Culture:: Japan
Dimensions:: 600 × 450 px
Museum record:: View original