Phoenixes on Japanese Ceramics

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 Here is an elegant example of 18thc. #japanese #ceramics showing how the Japanese took imported Chinese techniques and motifs and refined them further. I can think of some 18th Chinese Ceramics that seem to try to use every under and over glaze color with as much detail as possible to the point the figures become patterns whereas this Japanese work is restrained and elegant.

More phoenixes next time as they are this months post theme. Follow this series for examples of phoenixes on ceramics paintings lacquer and more.