Japan, Edo period (1615–1868) / c. 1700
Dish with Reeds and Mist
The Cleveland Museum of Art catalogs Dish with Reeds and Mist as ceramic (Japan, Edo period (1615–1868) · c. 1700).
Nabeshima dishes were produced in standard sizes of three, five, and seven sun (a traditional measurement of around 3 cm) in diameter.
A CLOSER LOOK
The museum identifies this ceramic as Porcelain with underglaze blue and overglaze color enamel (Hizen ware, Nabeshima type).
The museum's collection notes: The interior of this dish features clusters of reeds emerging from mist. The gradation of blue wash in the background suggests that the scene is set by still waters, perhaps the banks of a river or edge of a marsh. The celadon, or pale green glaze, evocative of mist or fog, contrasts visually with the reeds and water.
FOLLOW THE EVIDENCE
The Cleveland Museum of ArtDish with Reeds and MistOriginal explanation based on the sources above. Images carry their own reuse terms.