Plat, M.C. 2018-187(3), Entre 1615 et 1868

Date of production: between 1615 and 1868 dating in century: 18th-19th century type(s) of object(s): ceramic, japan name(s): dish materials and techniques: stoneware, enamel (metal technique) place(s) of execution/production: japan dimensions - artwork: height: 2. 2cm diameter: 22. 5cm description: dish called aburazara 油皿 (lit. “oil dishes”) or andonzara 行灯皿 (lit. “dishes for andon”) in seto ceramic intended to be placed on the wooden base of the andon lanterns, below the oil lamp, in order to collect excess oil, which could have caused a fire. The decor presents a stylized landscape. Plant elements are traced in a calligraphic manner: a flock of birds and two boats in the foreground. The patterns, made with iron oxide, have a dark brown tint. Mode of acquisition: legacy name of donor, testator, seller: preston, harley hall institution: cernuschi museum, museum of asian arts of the city of paris inventory number: m. C. 2018-187. Date: Entre 1615 et 1868.