Japanese Arita Porcelain Wucai Gilt Enamel Buddhist Lion Bowl Blue Meiji Era 19C

Japanese Arita Porcelain Wucai Gilt Enamel Buddhist Lion Bowl Blue Meiji Era 19C

ITEM DETAILS

Inventory Code: INV5043

Object: Bowl

Material: Porcelain

Origin: Japan

Period: Meiji Era

Date: 19th century

Decoration: Buddhist lions, auspicious emblems and scrolling ribbons in blue, green, red and gilt enamels

Mark: Unmarked

MEASUREMENTS

Diameter: 4.5 in / 11.5 cm

Height: 2.5 in / 6.5 cm

CONDITION

GOOD (4/5) – Minor rim chip, age-related enamel imperfections with light surface wear visible from the photos. Please review the photos carefully for more details.

DESCRIPTION

A Japanese Arita porcelain bowl decorated in a colorful wucai-style palette with prominent Buddhist lion motifs. The exterior features cobalt blue lions surrounded by green flame-like forms, flowing iron-red ribbons and auspicious emblems, with restrained gilt enamel accents. Double blue lines frame the rim and lower body, while the raised circular foot gives the bowl a balanced traditional profile. The lively mythical imagery and strong contrasting colors create an attractive example of late 19th century Japanese decorative porcelain.

COLLECTOR’S NOTE

Buddhist lions are traditional protective and auspicious motifs widely used in East Asian decorative arts. The combination of underglaze blue with colored enamels reflects the richly decorated porcelain traditions associated with Arita production during the Meiji era.

NOTES

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