ANTIQUE JAPANESE EDO ERA c 1860 IMARI LIDDED CERAMIC 8 1/2 NABE BOWL FINE COND

This is an antique Japanese late Edo Era c. 1860 hand painted lidded imari "nabe" bowl. This dish was fired in a wood fired kiln at high temperature for lasting durability. Design elements include crested white heron in field of iris as well as fu-dog and various geometric and chrysanthemum flowers. On the center top is the kanji for happiness.

The center interior has the image of a buddha hand fruit. Another symbol of happiness, longevity and good fortune in the the Chinese and Japanese culture. It measures 8 1/2" in diameter by 6". Tall with lid (21.5 x 15 cm).

Having been in storage for over a century and a half, it remains in excellent condition throughout. Sailerking and the Shogun's Gallery of Portland, Oregon have been in the Japanese antique business for over 40 years, and highly value our customers.

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