What is an edo period bowl?

An edo period bowl is a Japanese vessel made of porcelain, bronze, or enamel during the Edo era. These items include serving dishes, planters, and decorative bowls. They reflect historical Japanese craftsmanship, utilising techniques such as cobalt underglaze painting, cloisonne enamelling, and bronze casting.

How were these bowls used historically?

These vessels served various domestic and ceremonial functions in Japanese households. Porcelain dishes were used for dining and display, while bronze pieces often functioned as incense burners or water basins. Larger vessels like jardinieres acted as planters or ornamental water containers within traditional settings.

How do I identify an Arita bowl?

An Arita bowl originates from the Hizen province in Japan where porcelain production flourished. These pieces often feature underglaze cobalt blue or Aka-e enamel decoration. Examination of the foot ring and glaze characteristics helps distinguish Arita porcelain from later reproductions or other regional Japanese ceramics.

Where should I display a bronze censer?

A bronze censer or planter suits tabletops, mantelpieces, or dedicated display surfaces where its metal patina can be appreciated. Placement away from excessive moisture preserves the bronze and any remaining gold leaf. Pairing the bowl with simple surroundings allows the dragon motifs and cast details to stand out.

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An edo period bowl brings remarkable Japanese artistry into a room, offering rich glazes and intricate forms that catch the eye immediately.

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Antique Oriental Japanese Large Fine Quality Bronze Bowl Planter Jardinière Late Edo Period, Mid 19th Century Buddhist Tearai

From Prior and Willis

£1,256

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19th century

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Quality Antique Japanese 19th Century Blue and White Porcelain Bowl

From Unique Antiques by Emma Jade

£365

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Antique Jardiniere Bowl, Japanese, Bronze, Decorative Planter, Edo, Victorian

19th century

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Antique Jardiniere Bowl, Japanese, Bronze, Decorative Planter, Edo, Victorian

From London Fine Antiques

£1,295

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19th century

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Japanese Imari Porcelain Bowl

From Sinclairs Antiques and Interiors

£150

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Rare Japanese Bronze Archaic Bowl, Edo Period, C. 1700–1750.

18th century

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Rare Japanese Bronze Archaic Bowl, Edo Period, C. 1700–1750.

From Gillers Antiques Ltd

£600

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17th century

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Large 17th Century Japanese Arita Bowl

From Steve Sly Japanese Works of Art

£2,150

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1900 - 1920

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Quality Antique Japanese Imari Bowl

From Unique Antiques by Emma Jade

£365

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Lovely Quality Antique Japanese Imari Scalloped Shaped Edge Plate

1900 - 1920

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Lovely Quality Antique Japanese Imari Scalloped Shaped Edge Plate

From Rebecca Sarah Antiques

£275

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19th century

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Japanese Ceramic Bowl

From Sinclairs Antiques and Interiors

£125

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18th century

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An 18th C Amari Shaving Bowl

From Mytton Antiques - Jerrard Nares

£460

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Listings feature ceramics and metalwork spanning the seventeenth, eighteenth, and nineteenth centuries, alongside Victorian-era interpretations of Japanese forms.

17th century

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Arita (Hizen) Aka-e Porcelain Dish, Late 17th Century (C.1680–1700)

From Gillers Antiques Ltd

£500

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19th century

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A Japanese Arita Bowl

From Salisbury Antiques Centre

£695

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

19th century

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

From Dragoncharger Antiques

£1,500

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Pair Imari Porcelain Tripod Bowls, Arita, Japan, C. 1700.

18th century

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Pair Imari Porcelain Tripod Bowls, Arita, Japan, C. 1700.

From Philip Carrol Antiques

£880

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Unusual Collection of Four Antique Japanese Imari Shaped Dishes

1900 - 1920

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Unusual Collection of Four Antique Japanese Imari Shaped Dishes

From Unique Antiques by Emma Jade

£565

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Antique Censer Bowl, Japanese, Bronze, Incense Burner, Dragon, Edo, Victorian

19th century

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Antique Censer Bowl, Japanese, Bronze, Incense Burner, Dragon, Edo, Victorian

From London Fine Antiques

£2,250

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Edo Period Bowl

Antique Oriental Japanese Large Fine Quality Bronze Bowl Planter Jardinière Late Edo Period, Mid 19th Century Buddhist Tearai

Quality Antique Japanese 19th Century Blue and White Porcelain Bowl

Antique Jardiniere Bowl, Japanese, Bronze, Decorative Planter, Edo, Victorian

Japanese Imari Porcelain Bowl

Rare Japanese Bronze Archaic Bowl, Edo Period, C. 1700–1750.

Large 17th Century Japanese Arita Bowl

Quality Antique Japanese Imari Bowl

Lovely Quality Antique Japanese Imari Scalloped Shaped Edge Plate

Japanese Ceramic Bowl

An 18th C Amari Shaving Bowl

Arita (Hizen) Aka-e Porcelain Dish, Late 17th Century (C.1680–1700)

A Japanese Arita Bowl

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

Pair Imari Porcelain Tripod Bowls, Arita, Japan, C. 1700.

Unusual Collection of Four Antique Japanese Imari Shaped Dishes

Antique Censer Bowl, Japanese, Bronze, Incense Burner, Dragon, Edo, Victorian

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