Japanese Porcelain Wine Tea Cup Imari Gilt Flower Scene Arita Late Meiji 19th C

Name: Japanese Porcelain Wine Tea Cup Imari Gilt Flower Scene Arita Late Meiji 19th C
SKU: INV4897
Price: 20.00 GBP
Availability: InStock

£20.00

Inventory Code: INV4897

Object: Wine or tea cup

Material: Porcelain

Origin: Japan - Arita

Period: Late Meiji

Date: Late 19th century

Decoration: Imari floral decoration in underglaze blue, iron red and gilt

Marked: Unmarked

Measurements:
Diameter: 2.3 in / 5.8 cm

Height: 1.6 in / 3.5 cm

Condition:
GOOD (4/5) - Light age-related wear, including wear to the gilt decoration and minor grazing, tiny chip to the foot rim and firing imperfections visible in the photos. Please review the photos carefully for more details.

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DESCRIPTION

A small Japanese Arita porcelain wine or tea cup dating to the late Meiji period. The cup is decorated in an Imari palette with underglaze cobalt blue, iron red and finely applied gilt detailing against a pale porcelain ground. Stylized flowers, foliage and decorative panels encircle the exterior, while a small floral motif ornaments the interior. A gilt line finishes the rim and the cup stands on a neatly formed circular foot. The hand-painted decoration and subtle variations from manufacture give the piece an appealing period character.

COLLECTOR’S NOTE

Small Arita drinking vessels of this type reflect the enduring popularity of Imari-inspired decoration in late 19th-century Japanese porcelain. Their combination of cobalt blue, iron red and gilding made them attractive both for domestic use and for the expanding Western market for Japanese decorative arts during the Meiji era.

NOTES

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