What were antique oriental centrepiece bowls used for?

These large vessels served practical roles on dining tables and sideboards, particularly punch bowls used for communal drinks and large bowls holding fruit or flowers. Wealthy households displayed them as symbols of taste and global connection. Over time, their primary function shifted toward pure decorative display, occupying prominent positions in drawing rooms and reception spaces where their intricate hand-painted scenes could be appreciated.

How do I identify a Meiji period bowl?

Meiji period pieces date from the late nineteenth to the early twentieth century, a time when Japanese craftsmanship expanded for international export. Look for characteristic Satsuma earthenware with fine crackle glazes or intricate cloisonné enamel designs. Many pieces from this era exhibit exceptional technical precision in their gilt and polychrome decoration, often accompanied by artist signatures on the base.

How do I care for an antique porcelain bowl?

Keep delicate porcelain and enamel bowls away from direct sunlight to prevent fading of the overglaze enamels and gold leaf. Dust them gently with a soft, dry cloth rather than using commercial cleaning liquids. Avoid submerging pieces with metallic mounts, bronze elements, or delicate cloisonné wires in water, as moisture can damage the structural adhesives and exposed metal surfaces.

What is the difference between Chinese Canton and Japanese Imari?

Chinese Canton bowls typically feature expansive hand-painted scenes in the Famille Rose palette, often incorporating figures in courtyard settings surrounded by floral and bird borders. Their porcelain bodies tend to be heavy and thickly potted. Japanese Imari wares rely on a distinct palette dominated by cobalt blue, iron red, and gilt, featuring geometric and botanical panels rather than narrative figural scenes. They originate from the Arita region and display a crisp, dense aesthetic.

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An antique oriental centrepiece bowl brings grand proportion and intricate hand-painted detail to a table, combining centuries of decorative tradition.

A Set of Three Chinese Porcelain Baskets and Stands

19th century

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A Set of Three Chinese Porcelain Baskets and Stands

From Drennan & Sturrock Ltd

£1,200

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ceramics

1900 - 1920

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Quality Antique Japanese Imari Bowl

From Unique Antiques by Emma Jade

£365

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1900 - 1920

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Quality Antique Japanese Imari Bowl

From Unique Antiques by Emma Jade

£385

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19th century

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Japanese Imari Porcelain Bowl

From Sinclairs Antiques and Interiors

£150

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Exquisite Large Hand Painted Chinese Porcelain Cobalt Blue Motifs Punch Bowl

19th century

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Exquisite Large Hand Painted Chinese Porcelain Cobalt Blue Motifs Punch Bowl

From Sandbanks Antiques

£895

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Large Canton Hand - Painted (Mandarin) Famille Rose Bowl

19th century

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Large Canton Hand - Painted (Mandarin) Famille Rose Bowl

From Georgian Antiques

£850

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19th century

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Large 19th C Chinese Centre Bowl

From Mytton Antiques - Jerrard Nares

£365

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Rare Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Lidded Bowl. Edo Period. Circa 1860.

19th century

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Rare Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Lidded Bowl. Edo Period. Circa 1860.

From Dragoncharger Antiques

£2,250

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Antique Edwardian Quality Japanese Imari Bowl

1900 - 1920

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Antique Edwardian Quality Japanese Imari Bowl

From London City Antiques

£255

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Large Antique Edwardian Quality Japanese Imari Bowl

1900 - 1920

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Large Antique Edwardian Quality Japanese Imari Bowl

From London City Antiques

£480

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Listings feature pieces spanning the eighteenth, nineteenth, and twentieth centuries, encompassing Victorian and Edwardian periods alongside the Meiji and Qing dynasties.

Japanese Satsuma Millefleur Bowl, Meiji Period. 30cm Diameter.

19th century

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Japanese Satsuma Millefleur Bowl, Meiji Period. 30cm Diameter.

From Patrick Moorhead Antiques

£4,000

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19th century

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Large Japanese Imari Bowl, Circa 1890.

From Patrick Moorhead Antiques

£4,500

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Large Rare Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Bowl with Small Bird Decoration. Circa 1890.

19th century

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Large Rare Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Bowl with Small Bird Decoration. Circa 1890.

From Dragoncharger Antiques

£950

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Large Rare Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Bowl with Large Bird Decoration. Circa 1890.

19th century

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Large Rare Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Bowl with Large Bird Decoration. Circa 1890.

From Dragoncharger Antiques

£950

3+ MONTHS AGO

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Large Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Bowl. Spectacular Decoration. Circa 1880.

19th century

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Large Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Bowl. Spectacular Decoration. Circa 1880.

From Dragoncharger Antiques

£1,500

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Large Rare Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Bowl with Peony Decoration. Circa 1890.

19th century

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Large Rare Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Bowl with Peony Decoration. Circa 1890.

From Dragoncharger Antiques

£950

3+ MONTHS AGO

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Antique Oriental Centrepiece Bowl

A Set of Three Chinese Porcelain Baskets and Stands

Quality Antique Japanese Imari Bowl

Quality Antique Japanese Imari Bowl

Japanese Imari Porcelain Bowl

Exquisite Large Hand Painted Chinese Porcelain Cobalt Blue Motifs Punch Bowl

Large Canton Hand - Painted (Mandarin) Famille Rose Bowl

Large 19th C Chinese Centre Bowl

Rare Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Lidded Bowl. Edo Period. Circa 1860.

Antique Edwardian Quality Japanese Imari Bowl

Large Antique Edwardian Quality Japanese Imari Bowl

Japanese Satsuma Millefleur Bowl, Meiji Period. 30cm Diameter.

Large Japanese Imari Bowl, Circa 1890.

Large Rare Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Bowl with Small Bird Decoration. Circa 1890.

Large Rare Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Bowl with Large Bird Decoration. Circa 1890.

Large Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Bowl. Spectacular Decoration. Circa 1880.

Large Rare Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Bowl with Peony Decoration. Circa 1890.

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