Japanese Arita Porcelain Bowl 18th Century

Name: Japanese Arita Bowl
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA1186759
Price: 250 GBP
Availability: InStock

FURTHER BROWSING

Visitors also looked at these ⇣

Japanese Imari Bowl

19th Century

Unusual Pair of Antique Japanese Quality Hexagonal Imari Bowls

1900

Large Antique Japanese Imari Porcelain Scallop Edge Bowl

19th Century

Japanese Imari Porcelain Bowl Showa Period

1930

Japanese Porcelain Bowl

1890

Wonderful Quality Antique Japanese Imari Bowl

1900

Fine Quality Antique Japanese Imari Bowl

1900

Lovely Antique Japanese Imari Bowl with a Scallop Shaped Edge

1900

Antique Japanese Imari Bowl

1880

Japanese Imari Porcelain Bowl

19th Century

Japanese Ceramic Bowl

19th Century

Japanese Meiji Period Hand Painted Porcelain Bowl

1910

Strictly Vetted Dealers

Secure Transit

Cataloguer’s Note

Sustainable Choice

Frequently Asked Questions

Strictly Vetted Dealers

Every single antique dealer on our platform is individually approved by our internal team. We verify their professional trade history, ethical standards, and photographic quality to ensure a secure, high-standard buying environment. Upon joining, every dealer agrees to a strict 9-point code of conduct. While issues can occasionally arise, our dealers typically resolve them swiftly and directly with the buyer. In fact, since our founding in 2002, Sellingantiques has only had to step in to help resolve an issue on roughly five occasions—a true testament to the quality of our dealers and their dedication to your happiness.

Secure Transit

Our dealers are highly experienced in packing and shipping fragile, high-value antiques. Because you are in direct contact with the dealer, you will be able to easily go through all available shipping and insurance options together to ensure your item arrives safely.

The Sustainable Choice

Antiques are the ultimate green purchase. By choosing historical pieces over newly manufactured goods, you completely eliminate the carbon footprint of modern mass production while preserving exceptional, timeless craftsmanship.

Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing

ObjectDecorative Bowls
Period18th century
StyleJapanese Edo / Meiji Period
MaterialPorcelain, Enamel, Glaze
ColourWhite, Blue, Orange
MotifsUnderglaze blue patterns, Overglaze floral enamel, Central medallion, Decorative rim border
SizeH 8 cm (3 in) x W 16 cm (6 in)

This Japanese Arita bowl comes from the Edo period and dates to around 1700. Formed from white porcelain finished with a glossy glaze, the piece features hand-painted cobalt blue underglaze patterns and bright orange overglaze enamel. The interior showcases a central medallion depicting floral motifs including chrysanthemum and peony, surrounded by a repeating decorative rim border in blue and orange. Visible signs of age include slight surface wear to the painted enamels and minor fading along the inner rim lines. Measuring 8 cm high and 16 cm wide, the vessel sits comfortably on a sideboard top or display shelf within a living room or dining space. It functions well as a decorative table centrepiece or as an accent bowl for holding small items, bringing traditional East Asian craftsmanship into contemporary interiors.

FAQs

Arita porcelain refers to Japanese ceramic wares crafted in and around the town of Arita in Saga Prefecture, originating in the early seventeenth century after kaolin clay deposits were discovered in the region.

Traditional Arita porcelain is made from fine kaolin clay fired at elevated temperatures to create a dense porcelain body, embellished with underglaze cobalt blue paint and subsequent overglaze enamel pigments.

Authentic pieces feature hand-painted brushwork variations, firing imperfections such as small iron spots or kiln spur marks on the base, and period-appropriate glaze depth.

Place the bowl as a focal accent on a sideboard top, coffee table, or open bookshelf to introduce traditional pattern and color contrast against modern textures.

Clean gently by hand using warm water and mild liquid soap, avoiding abrasive pads, chemical cleaners, or automated dishwashers that could wear away delicate overglaze enamels.

David Robinson Antiques

Japanese Arita Bowl