Japanese Porcelain Bowl Blue White Arita Boys Four Character Meiji Mark 20th C

Name: Japanese Porcelain Bowl Blue White Arita Boys Four Character Meiji Mark 20th C
SKU: INV5371
Price: 85.00 GBP
Availability: InStock

£85.00

Inventory Code: INV5371

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Japanese Porcelain Bowl Blue White Arita Boys Four Character Meiji Mark 20th C

ITEM DETAILS

Inventory Code: INV5371

Object: Bowl

Material: Porcelain

Origin: Japan

Period: Meiji Style

Date: 20th Century

Decoration: Underglaze blue and white depicting two seated boys with bamboo foliage

Mark: Four-character Japanese mark in underglaze blue on the base

MEASUREMENTS

Diameter: 4.33 in / 11.0 cm

Height: 2.24 in / 5.7 cm

CONDITION

GOOD (4/5) – A star-shaped hairline crack is present on the base. Minor surface wear, light scratches and small glaze imperfections. Please review the photos carefully for more details.

DESCRIPTION

An attractive Japanese Arita-style porcelain bowl decorated in traditional underglaze cobalt blue on a white glazed ground. The exterior features two seated boys facing one another, their hands meeting in a charming scene, accompanied by delicate bamboo foliage. The figures are painted with expressive outlines and soft blue shading, creating a pleasing contrast against the white porcelain. The bowl has a gently flared rim, rounded sides and a neatly finished circular foot. A four-character Japanese mark appears beneath the base, adding further interest to this decorative piece.

COLLECTOR’S NOTE

Arita porcelain has a long tradition dating to the early 17th century and is particularly admired for its refined blue and white decoration. Figural subjects featuring children are associated with happiness, innocence and good fortune in East Asian decorative arts. This bowl reflects the continuing popularity of traditional Japanese porcelain designs during the 20th century and would make an appealing addition to a collection of Japanese ceramics.

NOTES

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