Title
- Surface pattern (waritsuke monyō 割付文様), plant pattern (shokubutsu monyō 植物文様): triple line grid (misujigōshi 三筋格子) with dots and peonies
Collection
Period | Style | School
Material | Technique
Inventory number
- KI 23508-21
Acquisition
- donation , 1977-06-08
Department
- Asia Collection
Description
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"Dyed ground" (jizomari 地染).
Peonies symbolise wealth and beauty. Because of their magnificent blossom with many petals, they are often used as a motif for handicrafts. Red peonies were even said to be able ensure longevity and immortality when drunk as an herbal decoction.
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stencil (katagami 型紙), Surface pattern (waritsuke monyō 割付文様), plant pattern (shokubutsu monyō 植物文様): triple line grid (misujigōshi 三筋格子) with dots and peonies, Anonym, MAK Inv.nr. KI 23508-21
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Last update
- 19.03.2026