Japanese Arita Ware Porcelain Blue & White Lidded Bowls Sansui Motif Set of 4

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View Japanese Arita Ware Porcelain Blue & White Lidded Bowls Sansui Motif Set of 4 with current marketplace pricing, condition, product images and item details. Graceful in both utility and presentation, the set moves seamlessly between table and display — ideal as covered rice or light soup bowls and equally suited to thoughtful tea service. Japanese Arita Ware Porcelain Blue & White Lidded Bowls Sansui Motif Set of 4 An elegant set of four Japanese Arita ware (有田焼) porcelain lidded bowls, each decorated in a traditional alternating Sansui (山水) motif, the enduring mountain-and-water landscape theme central to Japanese decorative arts. The design unfolds in soft cobalt against a luminous porcelain ground, framed by geometric borders that introduce structure and measured rhythm. Gently domed lids crowned with petite finials create a refined silhouette while serving the practical purpose of retaining warmth and aroma. Graceful in both utility and presentation, the set moves seamlessly between table and display — ideal as covered rice or light soup bowls and equally suited to thoughtful tea service. Historically, bowls of this type have played a role in formal Japanese dining for centuries, where covered vessels preserved heat and fragrance while adding a quiet ceremonial note to the meal. In seasonal or kaiseki-inspired courses, the lifting of the lid became part of the experience itself; a restrained gesture that revealed the dish and heightened anticipation of guests. Approx. 3”H to top of finial; 3” diameter opening; 6oz each Excellent condition. No chips, cracks, or structural issues observed. Glaze remains glossy and clean with minor wear consistent with age and use. Lids fit properly and display beautifully. Condition: Used. Category: Home & Garden › Kitchen, Dining & Bar › Dinnerware & Serveware › Bowls. Brand: Unbranded.

Material

Porcelain

Number of Items in Set

Four-Piece

Color

Blue & White

Item Diameter

3”

Year Manufactured

Mid-20th Century

Brand

Unbranded

Type

Arita ware (有田焼) Bowl Set

Item Height

3” to Finial

Theme

Mountain & Water (Sansui)

Features

Hand-Painted & Lidded

Finish

Glazed

Country of Origin

Japan

Item Weight

6oz