Dish, Eiraku Hozen (after), Eiraku Hozen (after), c. 1800 - c. 1899
The surface of this dish imitates the carved ornamentation of monochrome Chinese lacquerwork, while the base is very colourfully decorated. This experimentation with contrast and surprising elements characterizes Kyoto pottery of the early years of the 19th century, as do the Chinese features associated with the China vogue at that time.