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Arita Ware, Nabeshima Style (? – ?)
Discover Nabeshima ware, a high-quality Japanese porcelain produced in Saga Domain from the 17th-19th centuries. Known for its intricate underglaze blue and overglaze enamel designs, it was reserved for the Nabeshima clan and Tokugawa shogunate, representing exceptional artistry.
Porcelain Collection (Dresden, Germany)
Discover Dresden's Porcelain Collection, Germany's premier museum showcasing exquisite Meissen and Chinese porcelain. Explore stunning ceramics, decorative arts, and European craftsmanship in a historic setting. A must-visit for art lovers!
This figure of an elephant modelled in a standing position is surprisingly lively. It turns is raised head and trunk to the right. Its large eyes gaze at the observer and with its slightly opened mouth it seems about to trumpet. Its legs are sturdy, its small ears delicately modelled. The eyes and brows of the animal are painted black, the mouth red. Its back is covered in a cloth which is bound with a tasselled cinch in red decorated in the
About this artwork
- Title: Elephant
- Artist: Arita Ware, Nabeshima Style
- Year: 1685
- Format: Portrait
- Copyright status: Under copyright
- Where to see it: Porcelain Collection
- Color intensity: Monochromatic
- Perceived brightness: shadow