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Large 17th Century Japanese Arita Bowl
Steve Sly Japanese Works of Art
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£2,150
Steve Sly Japanese Works of Art

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Large 17th Century Japanese Arita Bowl

17th century
Description

As part of our Japanese works of art collection we are delighted to offer this large and most charming Edo Period (1615-1868), ceramic fruit bowl manufactured during the late 17th century , circa 1680, at the wood fired kilns in Arita. The interior of the bowl very simply painted with Japanese scenes of pine trees, prunus and bamboo, simply representing the three friends of winter, the exterior nicely painted with trailing flora above concentric blue rings to the foot rim. For a large ceramic item to have survived in this condition for over 340 years is quite remarkable, the bowl remains perfectly functional for fruit or simply as a display .

Condition Report : 

Good condition throughout.

Approximate Sizes :

Diameter : 13 3/4"  35 cm

Height :      4 1/2"    11.5 cm

Free worldwide delivery and a certificate of authenticity are included within the price of this item. EP67

Physical Dimensions
Height
11.5cm (4.53")
Width
35cm (13.78")
Depth
35cm (13.78")
Declaration

Steve Sly Japanese Works of Art has dated this Japanese Arita Porcelain Bowl to the 17th Century.

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SA1133348
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Available out of hours for general enquiries : sales@stagsheadantiques.com or steve@steveslyjapaneseart.com

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Description
As part of our Japanese works of art collection we are delighted to offer this large and most charming Edo Period (1615-1868), ceramic fruit bowl manufactured during the late 17th century , circa 1680, at the wood fired kilns in Arita. The interior of the bowl very simply painted with Japanese scenes of pine trees, prunus and bamboo, simply representing the three friends of winter, the exterior nicely painted with trailing flora above concentric blue rings to the foot rim.
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For a large ceramic item to have survived in this condition for over 340 years is quite remarkable, the bowl remains perfectly functional for fruit or simply as a display.
Steve Sly Japanese Works of Art

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fig 1. A large round Japanese Arita porcelain bowl featuring cobalt blue painted underglaze scenes of pine trees and floral motifs on a white ground.
fig 1. Large 17th Century Japanese Arita Bowl

Condition Report : 

Good condition throughout.

Approximate Sizes :

Diameter : 13 3/4"  35 cm

Height :      4 1/2"    11.5 cm

Free worldwide delivery and a certificate of authenticity are included within the price of this item. EP67

Height
11.5cm (4.53")
Width
35cm (13.78")
Depth
35cm (13.78")
Date of Manufacture

Steve Sly Japanese Works of Art has dated this Japanese Arita Porcelain Bowl to the 17th Century.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1133348
Steve Sly Japanese Works of Art
Steve Sly Japanese Works of Art
Sellingantiques verified Since Jan 2012

Specialists in japanese works of art from the meiji period 1868-1912

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You can view the stock and full dealer information on the Steve Sly Japanese Works of Art Profile Page

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Archive I A large round Japanese Arita porcelain bowl featuring cobalt blue painted underglaze scenes of pine trees and floral motifs on a white ground.

Large 17th Century Japanese Arita Bowl

Archive II A large round Japanese Arita porcelain bowl featuring cobalt blue painted underglaze scenes of pine trees and floral motifs on a white ground. View II
Archive III A large round Japanese Arita porcelain bowl featuring cobalt blue painted underglaze scenes of pine trees and floral motifs on a white ground. View III
Archive IV A large round Japanese Arita porcelain bowl featuring cobalt blue painted underglaze scenes of pine trees and floral motifs on a white ground. View IV
Archive V A large round Japanese Arita porcelain bowl featuring cobalt blue painted underglaze scenes of pine trees and floral motifs on a white ground. View V
Archive VI A large round Japanese Arita porcelain bowl featuring cobalt blue painted underglaze scenes of pine trees and floral motifs on a white ground. View VI
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Steve Sly Japanese Works of Art

Steve Sly Japanese Works of Art
Telephone 07774 635918
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Bournemouth
Dorset
United Kingdom
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Items For Sale 30
Items Sold 1,665
Steve Sly Japanese Works of Art
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A large round Japanese Arita porcelain bowl featuring cobalt blue painted underglaze scenes of pine trees and floral motifs on a white ground.
Large 17th Century Japanese Arita Bowl
Ref: SA1133348
A large round Japanese Arita porcelain bowl featuring cobalt blue painted underglaze scenes of pine trees and floral motifs on a white ground.
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Arita porcelain refers to ceramic wares produced around the town of Arita in Hizen province, Japan, beginning in the early seventeenth century. These ceramics were among the first hard-paste porcelains made in Japan and gained significant international popularity through Dutch East India Company exports during the Edo period.

Early Arita wares were crafted from crushed porcelain stone containing kaolin, shaped on a potters wheel, and decorated with cobalt blue pigment painted directly onto the unfired body. A clear glaze was applied over the pigment before high-temperature firing in wood-burning climbing kilns.

Authentic seventeenth-century pieces often feature slight asymmetrical proportions, visible kiln firing marks or spur marks on the base, and subtle glaze irregularities. The cobalt blue tone varies from dark indigo to soft greyish blue, reflecting early underglaze firing techniques.

A large porcelain bowl functions effectively as a focal centrepiece on a dining table or sideboard top. Displaying the vessel upright on a plate stand within a bookshelf or mantelpiece highlights its detailed painted interior.

Clean the surface gently using lukewarm water and a mild non-abrasive soap with a soft microfibre cloth. Avoid harsh chemical cleaners, abrasive pads, and direct immersion in boiling water to protect fragile antique glaze structures.
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