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Motifs and Symbols: Plants and Flowers
Sake pot, Japan
Sake pot, Japan
Sake pot
Japan
19th century
Earthenware with overglaze enamels
Museum no. 603-1877
Sake pot; made of earthenware with overglaze enamels; decorated with chrysanthemums in blue with leaves and tendrills in white; on lid -square spiral pattern around edge and spherical handle in blue with painted white spiral; long spout. The chrysanthemum is an autumn flower that blooms over an extended period. It signifies longevity, strength, courage and dignity.
