Sakura (桜・櫻)
Cherry trees and blossoms. Cherry blossoms are common decorative elements on Japanese ceramics and represent the people of Japan; when combined with chrysanthemums they represent the unity of the Japanese people and the emperor (Walter 2012:123). As decorative elements, cherry blossoms can often be distinguished from plum blossoms by their heart-shaped petals (Dower 1971:50-51).
Suyehiro Sometsuke Doban Gohan Jawan (rice/soup bowl with cobalt transferprint fans)
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Side of Sometsuke Katagami Sakura Gohan Jawan (rice/soup bowl with cobalt stenciled cherry blossom design)
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Side of Iro Fukizumi Gohan Jawan (polychrome stenciled rice/soup bowl)
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