Imari ‘Black Ship’ bowl and cover, Japan, Meiji Period.
£490.00
A Japanese Imari porcelain ‘Black Ship’ bowl and cover, Meiji Period. The bowl hand painted to one side with a large sailing ship with Dutch flags, whilst the reverse with a group of Dutch Traders in conversation. Set upon a foot rim painted with a continuous whorl motif, and having twin scroll cases painted within the rim.
The cover similarly decorated.
Diameter – 11.7 cm, 4 5/8”.
Height – 7.5 cm, 3”.
Condition – No damage. No restoration.
