A Ko-Imari lidded jar, with the finial decorated with a Tomoe motif in the form of mitsudomoe (three swirling comma-shaped forms). In Japanese culture, the tomoe symbolizes the cosmic balance between heaven, earth, and humankind, and it frequently appears in Shinto shrines.

The surface of the jar is adorned with auspicious imagery drawn from mythical creatures and nature. Most prominent is the hōō bird—one of the sacred creatures closely associated with the Japanese imperial court—alongside long-tailed sparrows, symbols of good fortune and prosperity, perched on blossoming plum branches. In Japanese aesthetics, plum blossoms represent tranquility, resilient vitality, renewal, and refined elegance; ginkgo leaves symbolize strength and longevity; while peonies signify peace, robustness, and renewal.