Many Ko-Kutani gold and silver were left in the early Edo period, around 1650 to 1670.
Unlike overglaze ware, many of the designs leave white space and feature landscapes of buildings, plants, animals, and insects.
This piece features a building and garden scene painted using red enamel and silver, with gold willow trees hanging above the building.
Gold and silver insects are dancing to the right, and gold clouds and a silver moon float in the sky.
The gold shines brightly without fading, while the oxidized, dull silver creates a calm atmosphere.
| Title | Old Kutani ware Plate with Gold and Silver |
|---|---|
| Period | Early Edo period(1603 – 1868) |
| Culture | Japan |
| Area/Kiln | Kutani ware |
| Dimensions | H. 1 1/16 in. ; Diam. 5 15/16 in. |
| Classification | Porcelain |
| Glaze | Overglaze Gold and Silver |
| owner | WD Collection |
| Number | 000145 |
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