Title
- Part of a set. Surface pattern (waritsuke monyō 割付文様), plant pattern (shokubutsu monyō 植物文様), animal pattern (dōbutsu monyō 動物文様): kikkō 亀甲 (tortoiseshell; hexagon) with flower, "twisted" chrysanthemums (nejigiku ねじ菊) and with phoenix circle on grid and diagonal grid
Collection
Period | Style | School
Material | Technique
Measurements
- height: 25.1 cm
- width: 41.1 cm
- pattern - height: 14.3 cm
- pattern - width: 35.4 cm
Inventory number
- OR 3925-6538
Acquisition
- assumption , 1907
Department
- Asia Collection
Description
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"Dyed ground" (jizomari 地染).
The chrysanthemum (kiku 菊) symbolizes longevity, which dates back to a Chinese legend. The Yellow River once originated in a chrysanthemum meadow, and a villager who drank from the spring achieved a long life. In Japan, the motif first appears in the Kokin-wakashū 古今和歌集 (early 10th century), while the Man’yōshū 万葉集 from the 8th century lists 157 plant species but does not contain a single poem about chrysanthemums. It is therefore assumed that the flower was first introduced to Japan from China at the end of the 8th or beginning of the 9th century.
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), Part of a set. Surface pattern (waritsuke monyō 割付文様), plant pattern (shokubutsu monyō 植物文様), animal pattern (dōbutsu monyō 動物文様): kikkō 亀甲 (tortoiseshell; hexagon) with flower, "twisted" chrysanthemums (nejigiku ねじ菊) and with phoenix circle on grid and diagonal grid, Anonym, MAK Inv.nr. OR 3925-6538
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Last update
- 12.10.2026
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