Title
- Surface pattern (waritsuke monyō 割付文様), animal pattern (dōbutsu monyō 動物文様), nature pattern (shizen monyō 自然文様)/stripe pattern (shima monyō 縞文様): phoenix and ryūsui 流水 ('flowing' water) as yōrōjima 養老縞 (irregular lines) with kasuri moyō 絣模様 (ikat pattern)
Collection
Period | Style | School
Material | Technique
Measurements
- height: 30.2 cm
- width: 41.6 cm
- pattern - height: 19.5 cm
- pattern - width: 35.4 cm
Inventory number
- OR 3925-5981
Acquisition
- assumption , 1907
Department
- Asia Collection
Description
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"Dyed ground" (jizomari 地染).
The Chinese phoenix is a mythical creature with plumage in five colours, combining the characteristics of the qilin, deer, snake, fish, turtle, swallow and chicken. As a divine being who only appears in times of peace and prosperity, he has become a symbol of good fortune in various Asian cultures throughout history. The phoenix motif was likely introduced to Japan during the Asuka period (7th century). It represents happiness, peace, and prosperity, as well as marital harmony and immortality.
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stencil (katagami 型紙), Surface pattern (waritsuke monyō 割付文様), animal pattern (dōbutsu monyō 動物文様), nature pattern (shizen monyō 自然文様)/stripe pattern (shima monyō 縞文様): phoenix and ryūsui 流水 ('flowing' water) as yōrōjima 養老縞 (irregular lines) with kasuri moyō 絣模様 (ikat pattern), Anonym, MAK Inv.nr. OR 3925-5981
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Last update
- 12.10.2026
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