Japanese Arita Porcelain Scroll Painting Hand Holder Blue White Meiji Period 19C

Name: Japanese Arita Porcelain Scroll Painting Hand Holder Blue White Meiji Period 19C
SKU: INV5137
Price: 50.00 GBP
Availability: InStock

£50.00

Inventory Code: INV5137

International Shipping

We ship worldwide using tracked and insured services. Prices are calculated at checkout. All items are securely packaged with care and experience.

Pricing

Prices reflect past sales and our assessment of each item’s rarity and condition. Contact us if you would like to discuss.

Research

All item details are based on our own research and evaluation. We welcome questions or feedback.

Authenticity

Every item is guaranteed to be as described, with provenance provided where available.

Refunds

We accept returns within 14 days of delivery. Please contact us first to arrange a return and refund.

Japanese Arita Porcelain Scroll Painting Hand Holder Blue White Meiji Period 19C

ITEM DETAILS

Inventory Code: INV5137

Object: Scroll Painting Hand Holder

Material: Porcelain

Origin: Japan

Period: Meiji period

Date: 19th century

Decoration: Underglaze blue circular motifs with stylized wave patterns and Japanese characters

Mark: Unmarked

MEASUREMENTS

Diameter: 1.06 in / 2.7 cm

Height: 1.26 in / 3.2 cm

CONDITION

GOOD (4/5) – Wear, glaze imperfections, firing marks, and roughness around the unglazed lower edge are visible. Please review the photos carefully for more details.

DESCRIPTION

A small Japanese Arita porcelain hand holder traditionally used with scroll paintings, dating to the Meiji period. The cylindrical body is decorated in underglaze blue with circular medallions containing stylized wave patterns and Japanese characters, framed by simple blue line borders. The upper surface repeats the medallion decoration, while the underside has a central recessed opening and an unglazed surrounding edge. Its compact form and restrained blue and white decoration give the piece an appealing utilitarian character associated with traditional Japanese scroll handling and display.

COLLECTOR’S NOTE

Porcelain accessories made for the handling and appreciation of scroll paintings represent an interesting specialist area of Japanese decorative arts. Small functional objects such as this combine practical use with the established Arita tradition of underglaze blue porcelain decoration.

NOTES

Please review all photos carefully as they form part of the description.