染付紅葉賀文鎮|Paperweight (Bunchin) with Maple Branch and Bugaku Hat from “An Imperial Celebration of Autumn Foliage” (Momiji no ga), Chapter 7 of The Tale of Genji
Object type: Paperweight
Department: Asian Art
Culture: Japan
Period: Edo period (1615–1868)
Date: second half 18th century
Medium: Molded porcelain with cobalt blue under transparent glaze (Mikawachi ware)
Dimensions: H. 1 3/4 in. (4.4 cm); L. 7 1/8 in. (18.1 cm)
Classification: Ceramics
Credit line: Gift of Mrs. V. Everit Macy, 1923
Accession year: 1923
Tags: Leaves|Hats