LARGE DISH, Porcelain with tree design in overglaze enamels (aode style)
Edo period, mid-17th century
Ko-Kutani style
h: 5.5 cm, d: 37.2 cm
Mr. and Mrs. Fukui Collection
The distinctive decoration in overglaze enamels of green and a few other colors covering the entire surface of the dish is known as aode (‘blue-green style’). The center of the dish has a dynamically depicted tree on a yellow ground with wave pattern. The thin black outline and the ground pattern effectively enhance the charm of the bold composition of the motif and the striking color combination. There is also a 45-diameter dish with the same decoration, implying the high demand of large dishes with eye-catching designs at that time.