Museum number
C468A
C468B
C468C
Object
Imari covered bowl and stand, Japanese (Arita), porcelain, about 1690-1720
Description
Bowl and StandOne of a pair with C 469Old Imari covered bowl and stand, painted with fans and formal flowers
Materials
Porcelain
On display?
Yes

Further description

Simple name
Vessel
Cover
Stand
Pair of covered bowls Japanese (Arita) Porcelain, between 1690 and 1720 C468 & C469 Imari is the European name for Japanese porcelain wares made in the town of Arita and exported from the port of Imari in Western Japan. Typical Imari ware is richly patterned in iron red and underglaze blue and is often lavishly gilded. Made only for export to the West, Imari ware was also imitated by Chinese and European potters.

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