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19th Century Japanese Okame (Otafuku) Ceramic Plate

About the Item

Otafuku is a popular figure in Japanese folk tales. Often depicted with large cheeks and a joyful smile, her name translates to “much good fortune” or “plenty of happiness”. She’s known as a goddess of mirth in the Shinto religion, and is often seen with Hyottoko, a god of wind or Fukusuke, a male counterpart who also represents happiness and good luck. It’s uncommon to this figure shown on a flat surfaced ceramic plate, traditionally the gleeful face would be made as a mask to be portrayed in Japanese theatre. The whimsicality of her character is perfectly expressed in the quick gestural marks of glazed hair, eyes, nose and mouth, as if she is in movement herself. The curved lip of the plate almost follows the hairline as if to articulate the shape itself.

Dimensions:

Height: 4.5 in (11.43 cm)Diameter: 18 in (45.72 cm)

Style:

Japonisme (Of the Period)

Materials and Techniques:

Ceramic,Fired,Hand-Crafted

Place of Origin:

Japan

Period:

Late 19th Century

Date of Manufacture:

Circa 1890's

Condition:

Wear consistent with age and use. Please see photos for small chips and wear consistent with a lot of time.

Seller Location:

Vancouver, CA

Reference Number:

1stDibs: LU9387237794472

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