Meiji Period Japanese Imari Porcelain Scalloped Bowl with Stand - 19th c.

Small antique bowl is hand-painted, scalloped & rim-footed w/ classic Imari polychrome overglaze palette of rich blue, copper, orange, red & green colors Six beautifully executed panels of flowers, landscapes & linear patterns surround a roundel of blue flowers w/ leaves Exterior features Japanese designs in blue & red Elaborately decorated w/ perfect balance of vivid colors, gold & white Overglaze enameled motifs are derived from classical Japanese painting A true work of art Comes w/ dark brown wooden stand, making it a stunning display piece Very special gift for anyone who loves Japanese arts & crafts Beautifully detailed piece will make valuable addition to any pottery collection Also a great addition to your dinner table Lends a unique charm to appetizers, salads, pastas, soup & more Use it as a fun snack or fruit bowl For more stylish & sophisticated food presentation, fill w/ small portion of food or relishes & place on a larger plate or in a bento box A small size bowl is called Kobachi in Japanese, used to serve side dishes like Sunomono (vinegared food), Aemono (seasoned or sauced food) or Nimono (simmered food) Unmarked but vast majority of authentic, antique Japanese Imari is completely unmarked Likely made in the late18th- to early 19th-century for export Imari porcelain was produced in nearby Arita & named for harbor where it was exported Perfect condition w/ no chips, cracks or repairs Diameter = 6"; height w/out stand= 2"; height w/ stand = 18-1/2