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An Edo period Satsuma Chawan - Schools of Fish in a Net browse these categories for related items... All Items: Antiques:Regional Art:Asian:Japanese:Earthenware: Pre 1900: item # 953618 Please refer to our stock # ICHI 1466 when inquiring.
Ichiban Japanese & Oriental Antiques Post Office Box 395 Marion, CT 06444-0395 203.272.7392 Guest Book SOLD - 995.00 |
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995.00This is one of the nicest Satsuma tea bowls – chawan- we have had in the collection. It has the classic base glaze of tan crackle that is characteristic of all Satsuma pieces. In the center of the bowl and on the sides are overglaze enamel paintings of schools of fish – we believe them to be Japanese Rainbow Smelt. The fish are in a thick enamel that gives them a lovely three dimensional look. Unfortunately for the smelt, a thick white fish net encircles them, also executed in thick white overglaze enamel. It would appear they will be on a Japanese dinner table soon after posing for this bowl ~ The overall effect is a very pretty and unique example of Japanese Satsuma earthenware. The bowl measures 6 ¼” diameter at the top and stands 2 ½” high at the rim. We date it to the mid 19th century, 1830s-1850s. It is not signed but is clearly from a master potter. The bowl is in excellent condition and has no cracks, chips or restorations. |
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