*SHIPPING OPTIONS VARY DEPENDING ON THE DESTINATION, PLEASE SCROLL TO THE END OF THIS LISTING FOR MORE DETAILS.

This listing is for a pair of antique Imari-ware lidded bowls made around 100-120 years ago. They are hand-painted and each bowl features chrysanthemums, birds and irises over a milky white base. The design also incorporates the three friends of winter. The three friends of winter are ume, bamboo and matsu pine. They are highly regarded in both Japan and China as they do not wither against the cold of winter, and are frequently depicted on pottery, paintings and textiles. Each bowl comes with a matching lid to keep the contents warmer for longer.  An Imari mark can be found on the lid of each bowl. 

Imari-ware refers to pottery produced in Okawachiyama Village in Imari town. It is roughly divided into four different types: Iro-Nabeshima, Nabeshima-Sometsuke, Nabeshima-Seiji, and Nabeshima/Koimari. Iro-Nabeshima is characterized by red, yellow and green designs painted on a pure white or blue and white background. Nabeshima-Sometsuke uses indigo blue paint on a white base, Nabeshima-Seiji is pale green or blue-green coloured pottery, and Nabeshima/Koimari is the name given to porcelain produced in the kilns of the Nabeshima clan. Koimari refers to porcelain produced during the Edo and Meiji Periods.

Size

H.7.8cm (3”) x Dia.11.3cm (4.4”) x 10.2cm (4”) diameter lid

Condition

Both bowls are in pretty good condition aside from some light wear ie scratches/scuffing, and wear to the enamel.

THESE ARE SHIPPING ESTIMATES BASED ON THE CURRENT GLOBAL SITUATION                                                                 

**Germany, France, Greece, Spain, Poland, Austria, Slovakia, Lithuania, Slovenia:  NO SHIPPING.  Very strict and expensive packaging laws in place and we are not licensed to send products to these countries.  We have no plan to register at this time because the process is in some cases very expensive and complicated, plus each country has its own set of regulations and application process. 

**USA, UK, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Switzerland, Norway: Airmail Small Packet (approx. 15-28 days).  Combined shipping available up to 2kgs for Airmail Small Packet (please send us a message).

**Asia:  Airmail Small Packet (approx. 15-21 days).  Combined shipping available up to 2kgs for Airmail Small Packet (please send us a message).

**Central Asia, Middle East, South Africa, Brazil, Mexico:  EMS Express 10-15 days.

**Russia:  No shipping methods available.