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Mouse on Rice Bale in Yellow Cochin-China Glaze (Eiraku Zengoro Ceramic Ware from the Konoike Family)

Museum No.
GO140-99
鴻池家伝来永楽関係資料 交趾釉俵に鼠置物(黄) Image 画像を拡大する

Photo No:449-11055
Color type:Color

These motifs of a mouse and a rice bale are considered auspicious motifs. Mice are being known as prolific breeders, while the rice bale symbolizes rich harvest. As such, the piece conveys the wishes for many offspring.

Japan-Meiji

Title Mouse on Rice Bale in Yellow Cochin-China Glaze (Eiraku Zengoro Ceramic Ware from the Konoike Family)
Designation
Artist Eiraku Myozen
Category Ceramics (G), Japanese Ceramics
Country Japan
Period Meiji
Century 20th
Year
Quantity
Materials Yellow Cochin-China Glaze
Dimensions 12.8cm Height 8cm
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Signature/Seals Etc
Donor Konoike Zenuemon

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