Ōta ware: by Makudzu Kozan
1877
paint
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1877
paint
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
This painting shows a tall vase with a narrow neck and a wide base. The vase is decorated with bright green leaves, yellow berries, and two birds perched on the branches. The background is a light cream color, and the rim of the vase has a pattern of red, green, and blue swirls. The birds look very detailed, almost like they could fly off the vase. The artist used small, precise brushstrokes to make the leaves and branches look real. Check out the Victoria and Albert Museum to see more works like this.
