Incense Burner, mid-17th century
Arita
Porcelain with light celadon glaze
Distinctive green-grey glazes known as celadon originated in China and were widely imitated by Japanese potters. When Chinese production was disrupted by civil war during the seventeenth century, Dutch traders turned to Japan to meet European demand. Holes in this ox’s nostrils and ears allow incense to diffuse throughout the room.
[The Queen's Gallery]
Taken in the exhibition
Japan: Courts and Culture
(April 2022 - February 2023)
The Royal Collection holds some of the most significant examples of Japanese art and design in the western world. For the first time, highlights from this outstanding collection are brought together to tell the story of 300 years of diplomatic, artistic and cultural exchange between the British and Japanese royal and imperial families. The exhibition includes rare pieces of porcelain and lacquer, samurai armour, embroidered screens and diplomatic gifts from the reigns of James I to Queen Elizabeth II. Together, they offer a unique insight into the worlds of ritual, honour and artistry linking the courts and cultures of Britain and Japan.
[The Queen's Gallery]
Incense Burner, mid-17th century
Arita
Porcelain with light celadon glaze
Distinctive green-grey glazes known as celadon originated in China and were widely imitated by Japanese potters. When Chinese production was disrupted by civil war during the seventeenth century, Dutch traders turned to Japan to meet European demand. Holes in this ox’s nostrils and ears allow incense to diffuse throughout the room.
[The Queen's Gallery]
Taken in the exhibition
Japan: Courts and Culture
(April 2022 - February 2023)
The Royal Collection holds some of the most significant examples of Japanese art and design in the western world. For the first time, highlights from this outstanding collection are brought together to tell the story of 300 years of diplomatic, artistic and cultural exchange between the British and Japanese royal and imperial families. The exhibition includes rare pieces of porcelain and lacquer, samurai armour, embroidered screens and diplomatic gifts from the reigns of James I to Queen Elizabeth II. Together, they offer a unique insight into the worlds of ritual, honour and artistry linking the courts and cultures of Britain and Japan.
[The Queen's Gallery]