Antique Japanese Imari (Arita) Scalloped Bowl - Meiji Period

Description

View Antique Japanese Imari (Arita) Scalloped Bowl - Meiji Period with current marketplace pricing, condition, product images and item details. • Shape: The "foliated" or scalloped rim adds a layer of complexity that collectors look for. • Panels: The alternating panels show Hō-ō birds (Phoenixes), which represent grace and virtue, and floral baskets. . Hand-decorated with underglaze cobalt blue, overglaze iron-red enamels, and gold gilding. • Condition: Excellent antique condition. No chips, cracks, or repairs. Features beautiful 'kiln grit' and iron spots on the base, characteristic of authentic late 19th-century Japanese porcelain. • Note on Wear: Minor expected rubbing to the gold leaf accents, consistent with a piece of this age. The bowl features a classic "Kinrande" (gold-brocade) style, characterized by a palette of underglaze blue, iron-red enamel, and heavy gold gilding. • The Center (Medallion): Features a stylized Kiku (Chrysanthemum), the symbol of the Japanese Imperial family and a sign of longevity. • Panels: The alternating panels show Hō-ō birds (Phoenixes), which represent grace and virtue, and floral baskets. • Geometric Patterns: You can see Seigaiha (wave patterns) and Shippo (interlocking circles), which are traditional auspicious motifs. • Shape: The "foliated" or scalloped rim adds a layer of complexity that collectors look for. The Footring: The image shows a high, unglazed footring with some kiln grit and slight discoloration. This is consistent with late 19th/early 20th-century production. • The Glaze: There are "pinholes" and small iron spots (tiny black dots) in the white glaze on the bottom. In modern fakes, the glaze is often too perfect and "bleached" white. Yours has the slightly greyish-blue tint common in older Japanese porcelain. • Hand-Painting vs. Transfer: Looking closely at the center medallion and the red borders, the line work is slightly irregular and varies in thickness. This indicates it is hand-decorated over an underglaze blue, rather than a modern machine print. Gilding Wear: There is noticeable rubbing on the gold leaf along the rim and in the center. Normal wear as noted in pictures for an item of this age. Feel free to request more pictures. Category: Antiques › Asian Antiques › Japan › Bowls.

Primary Material

Porcelain & Pottery

Color

Multi-Color

Region of Origin

Japan

Country of Origin

Japan

Age

Unknown