Sprouting from a holy sea, flowers, leaves and a wealth of various kinds of fruit hang from the drooping branches of a sacred tree, evoking a world of abundance. In the roots of this large auspicious tree aman and woman, enjoy a banquet. Strains of beautiful music float out of the tree-top where we can spot the musicians. Protecting this is a rooster, the embodiment of a deity banishing darkness, keeping watch as he eats grapes.
Original diam: 21.7cms
Miho Museum, Japan