Schale mit Phoenix 鳳凰 | Stil der Ming-Zeit | 17. / 18.Jh Gold Man kann den angehobenen Flügel

Man kann den angehobenen Flügel des einen Vogels - wohl des Männchens - als Schutzgeste verstehen

für das repräsentative Nijō-Schloss in Kyoto Malereien auszuführen

but remained more committed to a realistic formulation

officially one of the "Ten Best Students of Maruyama Ōkyō

meaning he belongs to the school of thought that

Schale mit Phoenix 鳳凰 | Stil der Ming-Zeit | 17. / 18.Jh Gold Man kann den angehobenen FlügelMing dynasty ceramics never fail to fascinate with their generous brushstrokes in this piece, we are truly dealing with painting, not merely decoration. The blue tendril pattern with the fantastical bird is beautifully rhythmic, with freely flowing lines tempered by stabilizing elements. The balance between painted and unpainted areas is pleasing, and it is from this that the bowl derives its powerful expressiveness. Ceramics are often difficult to