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Gennai Porcelain Plate with world map design

Wakita SyunminLatter half of the 18th century - Mid 19th century

The Kagawa Museum

The Kagawa Museum
Takamatsu-shi, Japan

This Gennai porcelain plate is known for its distinctive pattern and hue, and was made by the scientist Hiraga Gennai, who was active during the mid-Edo period. His kiln was in what is now the modern-day area of Shido in Sanuki-shi, Kagawa Prefecture.

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