Figure group

Description

Group in porcelain with a white glaze, of Kintoki astride a carp leaping a cataract, painted in red green and manganese with traces of gilding: Japan, Arita, 18th century

Museum reference

A.1955.181

Collection

World Culture

Object name

Figure group

Production information

Arita-cho, Saga-ken, Japan, East Asia

Date

18th century

Materials

Porcelain

Physical description

Porcelain, white glaze, red green and manganese, and gilding

Associations

Kintoki
Model of a carp, A.1925.684

Exhibitions

• Exploring East Asia (08 Feb 2019)
  National Museum of Scotland

• Looking East: The Lady Ivy Wu Gallery (29 Jul 2011 - 08 Jun 2014)
  National Museum of Scotland

On display

national museum of scotland »
level 5 »
world cultures, exploring east asia