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Rare 17th Century Japanese Arita Blue and White Porcelain Charger – Farmer and Animals – Edo Period, C.1670–1700

Name: Rare 17th Century Japanese Arita Blue and White Porcelain Charger – Farmer and Animals – Edo Period, C.1670–1700
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA1244284
Price: 995 GBP
Availability: InStock

17th century

For Sale by Oliver Sargent Antiques

Description

Rare 17th Century Japanese Arita Blue and White Porcelain Charger – Farmer and Animals – Edo Period, c.1670–1700

A fine and impressive Japanese Arita blue and white porcelain charger, dating from the late 17th century, Edo period, circa 1670–1700.

This exceptional large circular dish is beautifully decorated in traditional underglaze cobalt blue on a white porcelain ground. The central scene depicts a traditionally dressed farmer or herdsman accompanied by two animals, standing within an enchanting rural landscape. The composition includes a rustic bridge crossing a river, distant mountains, trees and traditional architectural details, creating a charming and atmospheric pastoral scene.

The central decoration is enclosed by an intricately painted scrolling border, surrounded by radiating panels containing alternating floral arrangements, stylised botanical designs and charming figural landscape scenes. The rich cobalt blue decoration, finely painted details and distinctive segmented border are characteristic of Japanese Arita porcelain produced for the export market during the late 17th century.

The design demonstrates the influence of earlier Chinese blue and white Kraak porcelain, which inspired Japanese Arita porcelain manufacturers during this important period of Japanese ceramic production. The result is a particularly attractive and highly decorative example of early Japanese export porcelain.

Condition

An exceptionally well-preserved example, offered in very fine original condition. The dish is completely free from damage, with no chips, cracks, hairline fractures or restoration. An unusually attractive example for a porcelain of this considerable age.

Dimensions

• Diameter: 36 cm (14.17 inches).

• Height: 6.5 cm (2.56 inches).

Price: £995.00

The price includes secure packing and shipping to any UK mainland address.

A particularly fine and impressive example of late 17th-century Japanese Arita blue and white porcelain, offering collectors an opportunity to acquire an attractive and well-preserved piece of early Edo-period export ceramics.

An excellent addition to a collection of antique Japanese porcelain, Arita ware, 17th-century Asian ceramics or historic blue and white export porcelain.

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You can find more items of interest and purchase through our website, using all major credit cards:

please visit: www.oliversargentantiques.com

Date of Manufacture

Oliver Sargent Antiques has dated this piece to the 17th Century.

Independent Date Check ID 09709988

Dealer's Item Date17th Century

Sellingantiques Date17th Century

Sellingantiques agingItem 315-360 years old

Test ResultsPassed dating check

Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to THE 17TH CENTURY:

Trailing underglaze blue vine scroll on the underside: typical of seventeenth-century Arita export wares.

Spur mark in the centre of the base: kiln stilt support from early firings.

Border panels painted in the Kraak style: Japanese export trade during the Edo period.

Bevelled unglazed foot rim showing oxidised clay: early pottery workshop methods.

This is an independent date report produced by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA1244284

Dealers Internal Reference

OSA1661

Description

Rare 17th Century Japanese Arita Blue and White Porcelain Charger – Farmer and Animals – Edo Period, c.1670–1700

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A fine and impressive Japanese Arita blue and white porcelain charger, dating from the late 17th century, Edo period, circa 1670–1700.

Oliver Sargent Antiques

fig 1. Rare 17th Century Japanese Arita Blue and White Porcelain Charger – Farmer and Animals – Edo Period, c.1670–1700 — fig 1. Rare 17th Century Japanese Arita Blue and White Porcelain Charger – Farmer and Animals – Edo Period, C.1670–1700

This exceptional large circular dish is beautifully decorated in traditional underglaze cobalt blue on a white porcelain ground. The central scene depicts a traditionally dressed farmer or herdsman accompanied by two animals, standing within an enchanting rural landscape. The composition includes a rustic bridge crossing a river, distant mountains, trees and traditional architectural details, creating a charming and atmospheric pastoral scene.

fig 2. Rare 17th Century Japanese Arita Blue and White Porcelain Charger – Farmer and Animals – Edo Period, c.1670–1700 — fig 2. Rare 17th Century Japanese Arita Blue and White Porcelain Charger – Farmer and Animals – Edo Period, C.1670–1700

The central decoration is enclosed by an intricately painted scrolling border, surrounded by radiating panels containing alternating floral arrangements, stylised botanical designs and charming figural landscape scenes. The rich cobalt blue decoration, finely painted details and distinctive segmented border are characteristic of Japanese Arita porcelain produced for the export market during the late 17th century.

fig 3. Rare 17th Century Japanese Arita Blue and White Porcelain Charger – Farmer and Animals – Edo Period, c.1670–1700 — fig 3. Rare 17th Century Japanese Arita Blue and White Porcelain Charger – Farmer and Animals – Edo Period, C.1670–1700

The design demonstrates the influence of earlier Chinese blue and white Kraak porcelain, which inspired Japanese Arita porcelain manufacturers during this important period of Japanese ceramic production. The result is a particularly attractive and highly decorative example of early Japanese export porcelain.

fig 4. Rare 17th Century Japanese Arita Blue and White Porcelain Charger – Farmer and Animals – Edo Period, c.1670–1700 — fig 4. Rare 17th Century Japanese Arita Blue and White Porcelain Charger – Farmer and Animals – Edo Period, C.1670–1700

Condition

An exceptionally well-preserved example, offered in very fine original condition. The dish is completely free from damage, with no chips, cracks, hairline fractures or restoration. An unusually attractive example for a porcelain of this considerable age.

fig 5. Rare 17th Century Japanese Arita Blue and White Porcelain Charger – Farmer and Animals – Edo Period, c.1670–1700 — fig 5. Rare 17th Century Japanese Arita Blue and White Porcelain Charger – Farmer and Animals – Edo Period, C.1670–1700

Dimensions

• Diameter: 36 cm (14.17 inches).

• Height: 6.5 cm (2.56 inches).

Price: £995.00

The price includes secure packing and shipping to any UK mainland address.

A particularly fine and impressive example of late 17th-century Japanese Arita blue and white porcelain, offering collectors an opportunity to acquire an attractive and well-preserved piece of early Edo-period export ceramics.

fig 6. Rare 17th Century Japanese Arita Blue and White Porcelain Charger – Farmer and Animals – Edo Period, c.1670–1700 — fig 6. Rare 17th Century Japanese Arita Blue and White Porcelain Charger – Farmer and Animals – Edo Period, C.1670–1700

An excellent addition to a collection of antique Japanese porcelain, Arita ware, 17th-century Asian ceramics or historic blue and white export porcelain.

________________________________________

You can find more items of interest and purchase through our website, using all major credit cards:

please visit: www.oliversargentantiques.com

Date of Manufacture

Oliver Sargent Antiques has dated this piece to the 17th Century.

Independent Date Report ID 09709988

Dealer's Item Date17th Century

Sellingantiques dating17th Century

Sellingantiques agingItem 315-360 years old

Test ResultsPassed dating check

Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to the 17th Century:

Trailing underglaze blue vine scroll on the underside: typical of seventeenth-century Arita export wares.