Peonies Collection (#8)

Peacock, Pine Tree, and Peonies, from the series "A Set of Three Petals
Peacock, Pine Tree, and Peonies, from the series " A Set of Three Petals (San hira no uchi)", Japan, 1810s

Peonies, Magnolia, and Dandelions, 18th century. Creator: School of Tawaraya Sotatsu
Peonies, Magnolia, and Dandelions, 18th century

Lion and Peonies, c. 1720 / 25. Creator: Okumura Masanobu
Lion and Peonies, c. 1720/25

Courtesans of Yoshiwara and their attendants viewing the peonies on Nakanocho, c. 1787

Lobed Conical Bowl with Peonies, Loquat, Pomegranate, Litchi, and Grapes, Ming dynasty (1368-1644), Xuande reign mark and period (1426-1435)

Dish with Peonies and Phoenixes, Song dynasty (960-1279). Creator: Unknown
Dish with Peonies and Phoenixes, Song dynasty (960-1279)

Bowl with Peonies, Song dynasty (960-1279). Creator: Unknown
Bowl with Peonies, Song dynasty (960-1279)

Baluster-Shaped Vase with Peony Flowers, Qing dynasty (1644-1911), 18th / 19th century
Baluster-Shaped Vase with Peony Flowers, Qing dynasty (1644-1911), 18th/19th century

Bean-Shaped Pillow with Peony Scrolls, Northern Song dynasty, (960-1127), early 12th century

Bowl with Peony Flowers, Qing dynasty (1644-1911), Yongzheng reign mark and period (1723-1735)

Incense Burner with Peony Scroll, Northern Song dynasty, (960-1127), late 11th/early 12th century

Bowl with Boys Playing amid Peony Flowers, Jin dynasty (1115-1234), 12th century

Color-Printed Wrapper for the series "Furyu Nishiki-e Ise Monogatori", Japan, c. 1772/73. Creator: Shunsho
Color-Printed Wrapper for the series "Furyu Nishiki-e Ise Monogatori", Japan, c. 1772/73

Canary and Peony (Kanaari, shakuyaku), from an untitled series of flowers and birds, Japan, c. 1834

Covered Ewer with Dragons and Peonies, Ming dynasty, 16th cent
Covered Ewer with Dragons and Peonies, Ming dynasty (1368-1644), 16th century, overglaze painting added later; with Japanese lid bearing seal of Eiraku

Shallow Dish with Long-Tailed Birds in a Garden of Stylized... Yuan dynasty, early/mid-14th cent. Creator: Unknown
Shallow Dish with Long-Tailed Birds in a Garden of Stylized Peonies and Fronds, Encircled by a Scrolling Wreath of Camellia and Lotus Blossoms, Yuan dynasty (1279-1368), early/mid-14th century

Jar with Peonies and lid, Ming dynasty (1368-1644), 16th century. Creator: Unknown
Jar with Peonies and lid, Ming dynasty (1368-1644), 16th century

Dish with Peony Scrolls and Chrysanthemum Spray, and... Ming dynasty
Dish with Peony Scrolls and Chrysanthemum Spray, and Lotus Panels on Reverse, Ming dynasty (1368-1644), Hongwu period (1368-98)

Bowl with Peonies and Chrysanthemums, Qing dynasty (1644-1911), Daoguang reign mark and period (1821-1850)

Jar with Eight Immortals and Peonies, Ming dynasty (1368-1644), 16th century

Dish with Floral Bouquet Tied with a Ribbon Encircled by Chrysanthemum and Peony Scrolls, Qing dynasty (1644-1911), Yongzheng reign mark and period (1723-35)

Covered Bowl with Peony Scroll, Northern Song dynasty (960-1127), 11th century

Ewer with Peony Scroll, Northern Song dynasty (960-1127), 11th century. Creator: Unknown
Ewer with Peony Scroll, Northern Song dynasty (960-1127), 11th century

Snuff Bottle with Golden Pheasant, Swallows, Tree Peony, Apricot Blossoms, and Willow, Qing dynasty (1644-1911), Qianlong reign mark and period (1735-1796)

Bowl with Fruiting Peaches, Tree Peony, Flowering Plum, and Bats, Qing dynasty (1644-1911), Yongzheng reign mark and period (1723-1735)

Lobed Cosmetic Box with Peonies, Southern Song or Yuan dynasty, 13th/14th century. Creator: Unknown
Lobed Cosmetic Box with Peonies, Southern Song (1127-1279) or Yuan dynasty (1271-1368), 13th/14th century

Tripod Incense Burner (Censer) with Peony-Leaf Scrolls, Netlike Petals... c
Tripod Incense Burner (Censer) with Peony-Leaf Scrolls, Netlike Petals, and Masklike Legs, Northern Song (960-1127) or Jin dynasty (1115-1234), c. 12th century

Jar with Lotus and Peony Scrolls and Lion-Mask Handles, Ming dynasty (1368-1644), inscription dated 1437

Dish with Undulating Peony-Leaf Scrolls, Northern Song dynasty (960-1127)

Dish with Petal-Lobed Rim, Stylized Peony, and Sickle Northern Song dynasty
Dish with Petal-Lobed Rim, Stylized Peony, and Sickle-Leaf Scrolls, Northern Song dynasty (960-1127), 11th/12th century

Shallow Dish with Peony Scrolls, Chrysanthemum... Ming dynasty)
Shallow Dish with Peony Scrolls, Chrysanthemum Sprays, and Key-Fret Border; Lotus Panels Panels Under Rim, Ming dynasty (1368-1644), Hongwu period (1368-1388)

Conical Bowl with Peony Scroll and Leaves, Five Dynasties / Northern Song dynasty
Conical Bowl with Peony Scroll and Leaves, Five Dynasties/Northern Song dynasty, 10th/11th century

Bowl with Peonies, Qing dynasty (1644-1911), 18th century. Creator: Unknown
Bowl with Peonies, Qing dynasty (1644-1911), 18th century

Dish with Peony and Lotus Flowers, Qing dynasty, Yongzheng reign mark (1723-1735)
Dish with Peony and Lotus Flowers, Qing dynasty (1644-1911), 18th century, Yongzheng reign mark (1723-1735)

Dish with Lotus and Peonies, Song dynasty (960-1279). Creator: Unknown
Dish with Lotus and Peonies, Song dynasty (960-1279)

Bowl with Three Boys amid Peony Scrolls, Song dynasty (960-1279). Creator: Unknown
Bowl with Three Boys amid Peony Scrolls, Song dynasty (960-1279)

Elongated Bottle Vase (Meiping) with Peony Sprays, Jin dynasty (1115-1234), 12th/13th century

Dish with Peonies and Leaves, Song dynasty (960-1279). Creator: Unknown
Dish with Peonies and Leaves, Song dynasty (960-1279)

Peonies, c. 1843/47. Creator: Ando Hiroshige
Peonies, c. 1843/47

Peonies and Chinese Lions, c. 1762. Creator: Suzuki Harunobu
Peonies and Chinese Lions, c. 1762

Peacock and peonies, early 1840s. Creator: Ando Hiroshige
Peacock and peonies, early 1840s

Memorial Portrait of the Actor Onoe Kikugoro V, 1903. Creator: Utagawa Kunisada
Memorial Portrait of the Actor Onoe Kikugoro V, 1903

Peacock and peonies, 1830s. Creator: Ando Hiroshige
Peacock and peonies, 1830s

Globular Jar with Stylized Peonies, Korea, Goryeo dynasty (918-1392), early 11th century

Small Bowl with Peony Flowers, Korea, Goryeo dynasty (918-1392), early 11th century

Ewer with Peonies and Scrolling Leaves, Korea, Goryeo dynasty (918-1392), early 12th century

Bowl with Stylized Peonies, Korea, Goryeo dynasty (918-1392), 12th century

Covered Oil Bottle with Peony Sprays, Korean Peninsula, Goryeo dynasty (918-1392), 12th century

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