Japanese Arita Porcelain Sweetmeat Dish Cobalt Blue Gilt Crane Marked Meiji 19C
£25.00
Inventory Code: INV4810
Object: Sweetmeat Dish
Material: Porcelain
Origin: Japan, Arita
Period: Meiji Era 1868-1912
Date: 19th Century
Decoration: Cobalt blue ground with gilt flying crane to the center, gilt scrolling border decoration, triangular lobed form
Marked: Underglaze/gilt character mark to the base
Measurements:
Height: 1.3 in / 3.5 cm
Width: 3.5 in / 9.0 cm
Depth: 4.5 in / 11.5 cm
Condition:
FAIR/RESTORED (2/5) - Professionally restored chip to the rim. General surface wear, light scratches, and minor wear to the gilt decoration consistent with age and use. Please review the photos carefully for more details.
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DESCRIPTION
A distinctive Japanese Arita porcelain sweetmeat dish dating to the Meiji period.
The unusual triangular lobed form is finished in a rich cobalt blue glaze with elegant gilt decoration.
The center features a finely painted flying crane, surrounded by scrolling gilt borders.
The base bears a single character mark, and the dish stands on a neatly formed circular foot.
An attractive decorative and collectible example of late 19th century Japanese export porcelain.
COLLECTOR’S NOTE
Arita wares from the Meiji period are admired for their refined porcelain body, vibrant cobalt glazes, and detailed gilt decoration.
Crane motifs symbolize longevity and good fortune in Japanese art, making pieces such as this especially desirable to collectors.
NOTES
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