Title
- Animal pattern (dōbutsu monyō 動物文様), surface pattern (waritsuke monyō 割付文様), pattern with objects (kibutsu monyō 器物文様), nature pattern (shizen monyō 自然文様)/stripe pattern (shima monyō 縞文様): phoenixes and vertical stripes of ryūsui 流水 ('flowing' water) on ikat pattern (kasuri moyō 絣模様) with crosses and short lines
Collection
Period | Style | School
Material | Technique
Measurements
- height: 29.8 cm
- width: 41.2 cm
- pattern - height: 19.1 cm
- pattern - width: 35 cm
Inventory number
- OR 3925-6201
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), Animal pattern (dōbutsu monyō 動物文様), surface pattern (waritsuke monyō 割付文様), pattern with objects (kibutsu monyō 器物文様), nature pattern (shizen monyō 自然文様)/stripe pattern (shima monyō 縞文様): phoenixes and vertical stripes of ryūsui 流水 ('flowing' water) on ikat pattern (kasuri moyō 絣模様) with crosses and short lines, Anonym, MAK Inv.nr. OR 3925-6201
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Last update
- 12.10.2026
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