Sujet
Pitcher with Inlaid Chrysanthemum and Peony Design, 1200s. Creator: Unknown.
Légende
Pitcher with Inlaid Chrysanthemum and Peony Design, 1200s. The chrysanthemum is the flower of autumn. In East Asia, its wine was believed to bring longevity if drunk during the Double Nine Festival (September 9). "Drinking Wine," a poem by Tao Yuanming (AD 365-427), combines the flower with the theme of the reclusive life: "From the eastern fence, I pluck chrysanthemum flowers, and idly look toward the southern hills." In Korea, the chrysanthemum was established as a popular motif for Goryeo inlaid celadon as early as the 1100s. The flower was used as the main motif for wine service vessels in particular. When Koreans drank wine from Goryeo celadon decorated with chrysanthemum designs, they believed that Tao?s faithful spirit transferred to their inner mind, as did the blessings of longevity.
Crédit
Photo12/Heritage Images/Heritage Art
Notre référence
HRM19F99_190
Model release
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Property release
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Licence
Droits gérés
Format disponible
75,0Mo (4,4Mo) / 46,6cm x 40,4cm / 5499 x 4768 (300dpi)