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Antique Japanese Insect-Shaped Sometsuke Kaiseki Dish. Arita, Edo Period

£240.00 + postage

 
Charming and rare Japanese Arita sometsuke dish in the form of a winged insect. Kaiseki dishes like this one were traditionally used during Japanese tea ceremonies. Made in the style of Chinese ko-sometsuke examples for the Japanese market. In excellent condition as per photographs.

Dimensions: 17.5×10 cm / 7×4 inches

Origin: Japan
Date of production: Edo Period
Material: Arita porcelain

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Charming and rare Japanese Arita sometsuke dish in the form of a winged insect. Kaiseki dishes like this one were traditionally used during Japanese tea ceremonies. Made in the style of Chinese ko-sometsuke examples for the Japanese market. In excellent condition as per photographs.

Dimensions: 17.5×10 cm / 7×4 inches

Origin: Japan
Date of production: Edo Period
Material: Arita porcelain

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