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Lot 98 Japanese Blue & White Artia Sometsuke Bowl
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Item/Description: Japanese Arita sometsuke porcelain bowl. Late Meiji Period, late 19th Century circa 1870-1890. Japanese porcelain bowl with a scalloped, mokko-style four-lobed rim. The mokko-style is an auspicious motif derived from the four-lobed cross-section of the Japanese quince fruit. The shape is also traditionally associated with a bird's nest, and is a powerful symbol for fertility, family protection, and prosperity.
Decorated with the traditional sometsuke (underglaze blue) technique, featuring a central medallion with a hand-painted bird in a stylized landscape. Interior is decorated with geometric borders and floral medallions, while the exterior displays radiating panels and stylized wave motifs. Typical of high-quality Arita export ware from the late 1800s, this piece reflects the refined technical standards of the Saga Prefecture kilns, blending traditional Japanese motifs with a structured aesthetic favored by international collectors.
Underside shows biscuit foot ring and iron-brown oxidation, the distinct hallmark of traditional Arita wood-fired kilns. Base is unmarked, a common practice for high-quality Arita export porcelain from the late 19th century.
Material: Porcelain
Dimensions: Width: 9 1/2"; Height: 3"
Condition: Signs of age, use, and wear include staining, scuffing, rubbing, and general surface wear.
Age: c. 1870-1890
Provenance: Private Estate
Shipping: $25 Standard (within Continental US) provided In-House. Shipping method is determined by item size, type, fragility and specific characteristics. Shipping and handling costs are calculated based on average carrier rates, delivery distance and packing complexity. PLEASE NOTE: All orders over $500 will require shipping insurance to be paid by the buyer. A fee of $1.50 per $100 of coverage will be added to your shipping and handling cost(s). International Bidders: Please email admin@taurusauctions.com for a shipping quote to your country. Condition Reports: Please see all photos and read entire description before requesting condition reports. Please contact us before bidding if you require additional photos or have any questions regarding condition. Email admin@taurusauctions.com for all condition reports. See all Terms and Conditions prior to bidding.
Decorated with the traditional sometsuke (underglaze blue) technique, featuring a central medallion with a hand-painted bird in a stylized landscape. Interior is decorated with geometric borders and floral medallions, while the exterior displays radiating panels and stylized wave motifs. Typical of high-quality Arita export ware from the late 1800s, this piece reflects the refined technical standards of the Saga Prefecture kilns, blending traditional Japanese motifs with a structured aesthetic favored by international collectors.
Underside shows biscuit foot ring and iron-brown oxidation, the distinct hallmark of traditional Arita wood-fired kilns. Base is unmarked, a common practice for high-quality Arita export porcelain from the late 19th century.
Material: Porcelain
Dimensions: Width: 9 1/2"; Height: 3"
Condition: Signs of age, use, and wear include staining, scuffing, rubbing, and general surface wear.
Age: c. 1870-1890
Provenance: Private Estate
Shipping: $25 Standard (within Continental US) provided In-House. Shipping method is determined by item size, type, fragility and specific characteristics. Shipping and handling costs are calculated based on average carrier rates, delivery distance and packing complexity. PLEASE NOTE: All orders over $500 will require shipping insurance to be paid by the buyer. A fee of $1.50 per $100 of coverage will be added to your shipping and handling cost(s). International Bidders: Please email admin@taurusauctions.com for a shipping quote to your country. Condition Reports: Please see all photos and read entire description before requesting condition reports. Please contact us before bidding if you require additional photos or have any questions regarding condition. Email admin@taurusauctions.com for all condition reports. See all Terms and Conditions prior to bidding.
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