"Arita Porcelain Palace Bowl, Imari Style. Japan Edo Beginning Of The 18th Century."
Large hard porcelain bowl from Arita Japan early 18th century. Decorated in underglaze cobalt blue and enamels with three cartouches containing a Buddhist lion (shishi), a carp and cranes on a background of peonies and scrolls. Gold detail. These large bowls are typical of the Imari style highly prized by European royal courts and were present in most European palaces. The one presented here has lost its lid, the collector who owns one will be able to adapt it perfectly because the sizes are standard. The previous owners used this bowl as a display box, covering the bowl with a pretty dish in the same style.
In a perfect state. Diameter 33cm Height:23cm