As part of our Japanese works of art collection we are delighted to offer this most unusual Edo Period (1603-1868) pair of shell shaped dishes , the finely potted Clam shells are most likely to have been manufactured at the kilns of Arita sometime in the early 18th century, circa 1730. This most charming pair of fluted shell form dishes are decorated in more traditional Kutani palettes of green, iron red and gilt, depicting birds in flight above a landscape of flora as well as interspersed shells , the dishes stand on three curved moulded feet inside which are evidence of the non glazed kiln firing rest marks, the underside further decorated with shells and seaweed.This particular type of dishes appear unrecorded and as such were likely made for the home market as opposed to being mass produced for export, a rare and fascinating pair of dishes for the collectors of period Japanese ceramics.Condition report :The shells are in quite lovely condition with only one miniscule fleabite to the underside of one rim.Approximate Sizes :Width :� 6'' 15.5 cmLength : 6''� 15.5 cmHeight :� 2''� 5 cmFree worldwide delivery and a certificate of authenticity are included within the price of this item.Members of LAPADA (London and provincial antique dealers association)As members of LAPADA all our stock is guaranteed.The golden chandelier symbol displayed in a window or at a fair is the sign of membership of LAPADA, the Association of Art & Antiques Dealers. Since its inception in 1974, LAPADA�s membership has grown to over 600 members making it the largest association of professional art and antiques dealers in the United Kingdom. Although the majority of its membership is UK based, LAPADA also currently has 50 members in 16 other countries. Membership is only open to those who meet the Association�s requirements as to experience, quality of stock and knowledge of their subject. Between them members cover virtually every discipline from a...