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Plant pattern (shokubutsu monyō 植物文様): plum blossoms and buds, gokaibishi 五階菱 with bamboo leaves and plum branches with blossoms and buds
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  • Plant pattern (shokubutsu monyō 植物文様): plum blossoms and buds, gokaibishi 五階菱 with bamboo leaves and plum branches with blossoms and buds
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  • OR 3925-8386
Acquisition
  • assumption , 1907
Department
  • Asia Collection
Description
    The blossom of the plum (BAI/ume 梅) is a symbol of the beginning of spring, as it begins to bloom in the cold season. The plum blossom pattern is auspicious and represents longevity, endurance and prosperity of the descendants. Gokaibishi 五階菱 (also: mizoguchibishi 溝口菱) is a diamond combination of 5 diamonds of different sizes. Bamboo (CHIKU/take 竹) is valued for its straight and strong growth. Since its does not wither even in winter, it represents immortality and longevity or strength, but also purity.
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  • 18.02.2026

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