Title: Tsubaki Nadeshiko Hanaire
Description
We estimate this item was used as a jar or a vase. Two principal plant motifs are the Tsubaki (椿, camellia) and Nadeshiko (撫子). Since camellia is an evergreen tree that keeps its green color throughout the year, it is called the Tokiwa Gi (常盤木) and has been treated as an auspicious motif. The Tsubaki was said to be the most auspicious tree before Japanese apricot blossoms were introduced from the continent. In the Heian (平安, 794-1185) period, it was cherished as a noble flower among aristocrats.
According to a theory, the way flowers fell off was unfavorably received among Samurai families because it was seen just like a head had fallen off. However, on the other hand, Tsubaki has been appreciated as a plant that produces various byproducts. Tsubaki has been used for multiple things, such as oil, cosmetics, and medicine; we would say that this flower has been very familiar to Japanese people’s lives since ancient times. Also, some people believed that the Tsubaki would protect people from epidemics or evil spirits. As mentioned above, the Japanese name of camellia is written as 椿. And this letter is composed of 木 (tree) and 春 (spring). So, this flower was considered a plant that waits for the arrival of spring. We could imagine how people named this flower in an attempt to give it a good meaning.
In addition, if you look closely, you could see various geometric patterns all over the place, giving it a gorgeous finish. The red and white coloring also enhances the decorative quality of this work.
*As this item is an antique, please check each photo and ensure its condition.
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