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Japanese Arita Blue & White ‘Twin Koi’ Near-pair, Fuku Mark, C.1865–1890
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Japanese Arita Blue & White ‘Twin Koi’ Near-pair, Fuku Mark, C.1865–1890

19th century
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From the famed Arita kilns (Hizen), a near-pair of Meiji-period dishes painted in nuanced underglaze cobalt with mirrored twin koi — a classic auspicious subject — and original black enamel accents. Exterior cloud scroll; underglaze square Fuku marks to bases. Presents strongly as a decorative pair for wall or cabinet.

Measurements: 18.5 × 3 cm (284 g) and 18.3 × 3 cm (252 g).

Condition: one excellent; one with a small back-rim chip only; no hairlines or restoration noted.

Please study the accompanying photographs carefully as they form an integral part of this description. If you have any questions, we will be happy to answer them. The item will be shipped with full tracking and insurance. It is important to note that shipping costs include labour, packaging and postage, and shipping is included unless otherwise stated.

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Gillers Antiques Ltd has dated these Japanese Arita Porcelain Dishes to the 19th Century.

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From the famed Arita kilns (Hizen), a near-pair of Meiji-period dishes painted in nuanced underglaze cobalt with mirrored twin koi — a classic auspicious subject — and original black enamel accents. Exterior cloud scroll; underglaze square Fuku marks to bases. Presents strongly as a decorative pair for wall or cabinet.
fig 1. A near-pair of circular white Japanese porcelain plates decorated with hand-painted cobalt blue depictions of two koi fish.
fig 1. Japanese Arita Blue & White ‘Twin Koi’ Near-pair, Fuku Mark, C.1865–1890

Measurements: 18.5 × 3 cm (284 g) and 18.3 × 3 cm (252 g).

Condition: one excellent; one with a small back-rim chip only; no hairlines or restoration noted.

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Please study the accompanying photographs carefully as they form an integral part of this description.
Gillers Antiques Ltd

If you have any questions, we will be happy to answer them. The item will be shipped with full tracking and insurance. It is important to note that shipping costs include labour, packaging and postage, and shipping is included unless otherwise stated.

Date of Manufacture

Gillers Antiques Ltd has dated these Japanese Arita Porcelain Dishes to the 19th Century.

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Archive I A near-pair of circular white Japanese porcelain plates decorated with hand-painted cobalt blue depictions of two koi fish.

Japanese Arita Blue & White ‘Twin Koi’ Near-pair, Fuku Mark, C.1865–1890

Archive II A near-pair of circular white Japanese porcelain plates decorated with hand-painted cobalt blue depictions of two koi fish. View II
Archive III A near-pair of circular white Japanese porcelain plates decorated with hand-painted cobalt blue depictions of two koi fish. View III
Archive IV A near-pair of circular white Japanese porcelain plates decorated with hand-painted cobalt blue depictions of two koi fish. View IV
Archive V A near-pair of circular white Japanese porcelain plates decorated with hand-painted cobalt blue depictions of two koi fish. View V
Archive VI A near-pair of circular white Japanese porcelain plates decorated with hand-painted cobalt blue depictions of two koi fish. View VI
Archive VII A near-pair of circular white Japanese porcelain plates decorated with hand-painted cobalt blue depictions of two koi fish. View VII
Archive VIII A near-pair of circular white Japanese porcelain plates decorated with hand-painted cobalt blue depictions of two koi fish. View VIII
Archive IX A near-pair of circular white Japanese porcelain plates decorated with hand-painted cobalt blue depictions of two koi fish. View IX
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A near-pair of circular white Japanese porcelain plates decorated with hand-painted cobalt blue depictions of two koi fish.
Japanese Arita Blue & White ‘Twin Koi’ Near-Pair, Fuku Mark, c.1865–1890
Ref: SA1161377
A near-pair of circular white Japanese porcelain plates decorated with hand-painted cobalt blue depictions of two koi fish.
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Arita porcelain refers to Japanese ceramics manufactured around the town of Arita in Hizen Province. Originating in the early seventeenth century, this porcelain is celebrated for its translucent white body decorated with underglaze cobalt blue brushwork.

Arita porcelain is crafted from kaolin-rich stone, shaped and fired at high temperatures to form a hard-paste body. The intricate decoration is hand-painted using cobalt oxide pigment directly onto the unglazed or biscuit-fired surface before applying a clear glaze for the final firing.

Authentic nineteenth-century pieces feature hand-painted underglaze blue designs displaying minor variations in tone and brushwork. Marks such as the Fuku (good fortune) character on the base, along with characteristic firing marks and slight unevenness in the glaze, indicate hand craftspersonship of the era.

Small porcelain dishes can be displayed on acrylic or wooden stands atop a sideboard, mantlepiece, or within a curated cabinet. They may also be wall-mounted in symmetrical arrangements to provide artistic focus in contemporary living spaces.

Clean porcelain items gently using lukewarm water and mild liquid soap with a soft, non-abrasive cloth. Avoid machine washing, harsh chemical solvents, or extreme temperature shifts, and store pieces with protective padding between surfaces.
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