Antique Japanese Imari Center Bowl 16 In 19th C. Arita 12 Lobe Meij Masterpiece

Description

View Antique Japanese Imari Center Bowl 16 In 19th C. Arita 12 Lobe Meij Masterpiece with current marketplace pricing, condition, product images and item details. Status: Outstanding antique condition. It features the classic Imperial palette of underglaze cobalt blue, vibrant iron-red, and rich gold gilding. The interior hand-painted scene depicts intricate floral motifs and botanical landscapes. Magnificent 19th-century Japanese Imari 16-inch grand centerpiece bowl. A true Meiji-period masterpiece of Arita porcelain, this massive 12-lobe scalloped bowl represents the pinnacle of Japanese export art. Dimensions: 16-inch Diameter x 4.25-inch Depth. Status: Outstanding antique condition. The high-fired porcelain is structurally perfect with no damage and possesses the resonant ring found only in top-tier ceramic masterpieces. It features the classic Imperial palette of underglaze cobalt blue, vibrant iron-red, and rich gold gilding. The interior hand-painted scene depicts intricate floral motifs and botanical landscapes. Produced as a premier statement piece for the elite Western market before 1890, it remains unmarked as is characteristic of authentic pre-1890 pieces. Meticulously inspected for quality. Condition: Outstanding investment-grade condition. This 16-inch masterpiece "rings true" with a clear, sustained chime. No chips, cracks, or restorations. Features authentic age-appropriate crazing to the center medallion and minimal, graceful gold wear consistent with a 140-year-old Meiji-era heirloom.. Category: Antiques › Asian Antiques › Japan › Bowls.

Primary Material

Porcelain & Pottery

Color

Multi-Color

Original/Reproduction

Antique Original

Region of Origin

Japan

Country of Origin

Japan

Age

Pre-1800