Japanese Porcelain Arita Bowl Uwae Hachi Gilt Phoenix Shou Marked Fuku Edo 17C

Name: Japanese Porcelain Arita Bowl Uwae Hachi Gilt Phoenix Shou Marked Fuku Edo 17C
SKU: INV4371
Price: 315.00 GBP
Availability: InStock

£315.00

Inventory Code: INV4371

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Japanese Porcelain Arita Bowl Uwae Hachi Gilt Phoenix Shou Marked Fuku Edo 17C

ITEM DETAILS

Inventory Code: INV4371

Object: Bowl

Material: Porcelain

Origin: Japan

Period: Edo Period

Date: 17th Century

Decoration: Polychrome Imari enamels with phoenix birds, scrolling foliage, gilt details, and central Shou longevity symbol

Mark: Fuku mark to base

MEASUREMENTS

Diameter: 7.2 in / 18.5 cm

Height: 3.3 in / 8.4 cm

CONDITION

FAIR/RESTORED (2/5) – Restored with visible cracks, old glued repairs, rim chips, and areas of wear and loss to enamel and gilding. Please review the photos carefully for more details.

DESCRIPTION

Fine Japanese Arita porcelain bowl decorated in vibrant Imari palette enamels of iron red, cobalt blue, green, and gilt. The interior features a central Shou longevity medallion surrounded by elaborate geometric and floral borders. Exterior decoration includes phoenix birds among scrolling foliage and stylized cloud forms. The bowl displays classic Uwae Hachi characteristics associated with high quality Edo period export porcelain. A visually striking example despite restoration.

COLLECTOR’S NOTE

Arita kilns of the Edo period produced some of Japan’s most celebrated export porcelains. Uwae Hachi bowls are admired for their rich overglaze enamels and dynamic decorative schemes. Phoenix and longevity motifs were popular auspicious symbols in Japanese and East Asian decorative arts.

NOTES

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