ANTIQUE JAPANESE (c 1850) EDO ERA CERAMIC NABESHIMA BOWL WATER WHEEL CHEERY

Description

This is an antique Japanese Edo Era (c. 1850) 6 1/2" Nabeshima bowl/dish
made of a high fire ceramic for lasting durability.   It is hand thrown and hand painted with water wheels and cherry blossoms and around the footed base is the characteristic Nabeshima comb footing (see picture 7).  Also on the bottom are symbols of coins (see picture 5).
Nabeshima ware
(
Nabeshima-yaki
) is a type of Japanese pottery, specifically an unusually high-quality porcelain Arita ware.  It was produced in Lord Nabeshima of Saga Domain's kiln at Okawachi near Arita in the Edo period. for the use and profit of the family. The name therefore derives from the family. The Okawachi kiln was already in use, and continued to make other wares at the same time. Production began around 1700, and continued until the late 19th century, with similar wares being produced elsewhere by descendants of the master lineage to the present day
.
Unlike most Arita ware, the designs drew on Japanese rather than Chinese traditions, especially those of textile design, and are often marked by a free use of empty space. Much of the wares were dishes for food made in sets of five, with a high foot. These followed in shape the dishes in lacquered wood, which until then were the preferred dining dishes used by the aristocracy. The Nabeshima used them themselves and gave them to other feudal lords as prestige gifts. Very few were exported until the Meiji period.
The technique also differs from that of most Japanese porcelain, with the outlines of the pattern done in underglaze blue before the overglaze "enamelled" final decoration.   In picture 9 you can see the bubble formations in the glaze seen in hand ground pre-industrial glazes of the Edo era.
This Imari bowl measures 6 1/2" in diameter by 1 3/4" tall 16.5 x 4 cm).  Having been in storage for over a century and well protected, this dish remains in
excellent condition.
Please view the closeup pictures to admire the finely painted details and workmanship of this late Edo Nabeshima Imari dish.
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.
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and the Shogun's Gallery of Portland, Oregon have been in the Japanese antique business for over 38 years, and highly value our customers. Satisfaction Guarantee: All items are carefully described and photographed. If not completely delighted with any item it may be returned in original condition for refund of purchase price, less actual shipping cost. Most items listed are antiques, and as such may have an expected amount of wear from normal use. We do not sell items with major flaws without mentioning it in the listing. See photos and descriptions for condition. Returns must be shipped back within 30 days of receipt. Buyer assumes all shipping fees. If you have specific questions about the item or condition, please feel free to ask before bidding and we will make every effort to respond promptly. International buyers are responsible for any customs duties, taxes, etc. imposed by the buyer's home country.