Vintage Japanese Arita ware porcelain dish with a blue-and-white design

Arita ware is Japan's premier porcelain, originating in the town of Arita in the 17th century. It is known for its durable, thin, and translucent white finish, often featuring intricate cobalt blue underglaze patterns like the one pictured. The dish displays a traditional style known as sometsuke (blue and white porcelain). The design on the dish features a dynamic, swirling pattern that combines geometric motifs with brushwork, a characteristic of later Arita ware designs. Arita ware was historically exported to Europe through the port of Imari, where it was highly prized by royalty and collectors.