Name/Title
Japanese Monumental Pedestal BowlEntry/Object ID
MK_0161Description
Step back in time with this Japanese 19th century monumental bronze pedestal bowl. Adorned with an openwork design on the pedestal, this massive piece encapsulates the artistic richness that blossomed during the Edo period of Japanese history.
The Edo period, spanning from 1615 to 1868 under the Tokugawa shogunate, ushered in an era of unprecedented stability. The absence of war allowed the urban economy to thrive, fostering a cultural renaissance marked by advancements in learning, art, and literature. This period witnessed the flourishing of public aesthetic tastes across social strata, contributing to the creation of masterpieces like this bronze pedestal bowl.
Installed, resplendent outside the Manta Dining room, this monumental bowl not only stands as a testament to the artistic flourishing of the time but also serves as a window into this remarkable period in Japan's history.
This treasured piece has been in the Mauna Kea's collection since 1965, when Laurance Rockefeller developed the hotel.Made/Created
Date made
circa 1800Place
Country
JapanContinent
AsiaLocation
Room
Manta RestaurantFloor
Promenade LevelBuilding
Main Tower