Title
- Plant pattern (shokubutsu monyō 植物文様), scattered pattern (chirashi monyō 散らし文様): ginkgo leaves
Collection
Period | Style | School
Material | Technique
Measurements
- height: 25.8 cm
- width: 36.5 cm
- pattern - height: 14.6 cm
- pattern - width: 36.5 cm
Inventory number
- OR 3925-3405
Acquisition
- assumption , 1907
Department
- Asia Collection
Description
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"White ground" (jishiro 地白).
The ginkgo is considered a symbol of vitality due to its tall growth and long life. Its fan-shaped leaves are also said to bring good luck and prosperity.
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stencil (katagami 型紙), Plant pattern (shokubutsu monyō 植物文様), scattered pattern (chirashi monyō 散らし文様): ginkgo leaves, Anonym, MAK Inv.nr. OR 3925-3405
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https://sammlung.mak.at/en/collect/plant-pattern-shokubutsu-monyo-植物文様-scattered-pattern-chirashi-monyo-散らし文様-ginkgo-leaves_334043
Last update
- 26.09.2025