Antique Japanese Imari Sometsuke Blue White Porcelain Bowl Kiku Chrysanthemum 19th 7.5"W Haori part of the Meiji-period fascination

part of the Meiji-period fascination with exotic art furniture blending craftsmanship with mythological themes

with subtle matte and gloss passages across the surface

These kokeshi measure about 3

The two main drawer locks are still operable with an included key

single-fullered blade

Antique Japanese Imari Sometsuke Blue White Porcelain Bowl Kiku Chrysanthemum 19th 7.5"W Haori part of the Meiji-period fascinationJapanese Imari blue and white porcelain bowl, kiku chrysanthemum and geometric fret interior with kasumon leaf medallion, exterior floral sprigs, 19th century Japan, Arita; 19th century, mid to late Edo period, c. 1850s A substantial Imari sometsuke () bowl painted in deep, confident cobalt blue on white, the interior organized in three concentric zones. The central roundel encloses a kasumon style medallion of overlapping rounded leaves above a small