Title
- Part of a set. Plant pattern (shokubutsu monyō 植物文様), animal pattern (dōbutsu monyō 動物文様), nature pattern (shizen monyō 自然文様), surface pattern (waritsuke monyō 割付文様): flowers and tendrils and kikkō 亀甲 (tortoiseshell; hexagon) with: flowers, phoenix, waves, birds and chrysanthemums
Collection
Period | Style | School
Material | Technique
Measurements
- height: 24.9 cm
- width: 42.7 cm
- 1 Muster - height: 14.5 cm
- 1 Muster - width: 35.2 cm
Inventory number
- OR 3925-2574
Acquisition
- assumption , 1907
Department
- Asia Collection
Description
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"Dyed ground" (jizomari 地染), "main stencil" (omogata 主型).
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. Plant pattern (shokubutsu monyō 植物文様), animal pattern (dōbutsu monyō 動物文様), nature pattern (shizen monyō 自然文様), surface pattern (waritsuke monyō 割付文様): flowers and tendrils and kikkō 亀甲 (tortoiseshell; hexagon) with: flowers, phoenix, waves, birds and chrysanthemums, Anonym, MAK Inv.nr. OR 3925-2574
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Last update
- 07.10.2026
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