Large Antique Mid-19th Century Japanese Imari Arita Punch Bowl

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Large Japanese Late Edo Early Meiji Imari Arita Porcelain Punch Bowl Material: Porcelain An exceptional large Japanese Arita Imari porcelain … Read more Large Japanese Late Edo Early Meiji Imari Arita Porcelain Punch Bowl Material: Porcelain An exceptional large Japanese Arita Imari porcelain punch bowl dating to the mid-19th century, during the transition from the late Edo period toward the Meiji era. The substantial bowl is richly decorated in the classic Imari palette, combining underglaze and overglaze colours in an elaborate arrangement of decorative cartouches. The composition incorporates phoenix birds and Buddhist symbols throughout, while the exterior echoes the profuse decoration of the interior, producing a particularly rich and visually impressive overall design. At 37.5 cm in diameter, this is an unusually substantial example. The original seller specifically describes punch bowls of this scale as exceptionally rare and the piece as being in excellent condition. A striking example of 19th-century Japanese decorative porcelain with the scale and visual presence required for a sophisticated collection or interior. Year: Circa 1850–1868 Period: Late Edo / Early Meiji, Mid-19th Century Style: Japanese Imari / Arita Country of Origin: Japan Dimensions: Height: 16 cm Diameter: 37.5 cm See less