Plovers, Rocks, and Waves, Suzuki Kiitsu, first half 19th century
Suzuki KiitsuJapan, 1796–1858

Plovers, Rocks, and Waves

first half 19th century · Painting

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Minneapolis Institute of Art

Minneapolis, Verenigde Staten

ZaalG219

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The motif of plovers (chidori), flying in a long row over the waves, or looking for food where the sea leaves a line of foam on the sand, has often inspired Japanese artists. This bird is an auspicious symbol associated with longevity because its cry, “chiyo, ” is a homonym for “one thousand generations.” The association of chidori with long life goes back as far as the early 10th century, appearing in the poetry anthology Kokinwakashū, and became a popular motif in various media such as ceramics, textiles, lacquer, and metalwork.

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2013.30.4

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