- Title:
- Hexagonal Bonsai Pot with Karako Design
- Artist, etc:
- Unknown (Japan)
- Date:
- 19th c.
- Size:
- W:29.2cm x H:10.4cm
- Number:
- B-212
It is thought that this pot could be a piece of hirado ware, a type of pottery produced in Nagasaki Prefecture. Pictures of cute children holding gongs and war fans are depicted on each of the faces. This type of design with karako, children in exotic Chinese clothing, could be said to be auspicious and to represent peace and harmony. All six sides are used to their fullest while only using limited colors.