Matsu (松)
Pine; a decorative element that is associated with strength, prosperity, and longevity. Pine needles in pairs symbolize unfailing devotion (Gorham 1971:209–210).
![Sometsuke (hand-painted cobalt) Vessel [1]](https://www.lib.uidaho.edu/digital/objects/hjccc/45SN398B-2007-234Q_th.jpg)
Sometsuke (hand-painted cobalt) Vessel [1]
Item Record![Side of Sometsuke Doban Matsu Gohan Jawan (rice/soup bowl with cobalt transferprinted pine tree)](https://www.lib.uidaho.edu/digital/objects/hjccc/ACC-88-04_1of3_th.jpg)
Side of Sometsuke Doban Matsu Gohan Jawan (rice/soup bowl with cobalt transferprinted pine tree)
Item Record![View of Mark](https://www.lib.uidaho.edu/digital/objects/hjccc/45SN398A-2007-90_45SN398A-2007-440_1of2_th.jpg)
View of Mark
Item Record![Exterior View](https://www.lib.uidaho.edu/digital/objects/hjccc/45SN398A-2007-990_1of2_th.jpg)
Exterior View
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