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This listing is for a lovely Arita Iro-Nabeshima vase made around 20 years ago by Izumi Gama.  It is hand-painted and decorated with a small bird and peony blossoms against a white porcelain background.  The rim is wide enough to accommodate a decent sized bunch of flowers, and the original Arita seal is still attached on the front.  The signature of the kiln can be found on the bottom, sorry no box for this one.

Arita-ware refers to porcelain produced in the town of Arita in the southern island of Kyushu. In 1616 a Korean potter named Ri Sanpei discovered kaolin at Mt. Izumiyama, thus resulting in the birth of Japanese porcelain. Arita-ware is sometimes referred to as Imari-ware, and this is because export wares were shipped from the nearby port in Imari town. Edo period Arita-ware is generally classified into three groups; Ko-Imari (Early Imari), Kinrande (gold painted porcelain), and Kakiemon (elegant motifs of birds, animals and flowers). Another special, high quality porcelain known as Nabeshima (featuring woven/textile patterns) was also produced and given as gifts to the Imperial court and ruling class. To this day Arita remains at the centre of porcelain production in Japan. 

Iro-Nabeshima refers to coloured Nabeshima porcelain-ware. It is characterized by elaborate hand-painted motifs featuring flowers, birds, fruit, and plants. Hand-painted porcelain began in Arita in the 1600’s, under strict control of the Nabeshima clan. Porcelain production at this kiln later developed into refined ceramic ware known as Iro-Nabeshima. After the Meiji restoration the technique of overglaze painting with red pigment was established. This type of porcelain-ware typically features blue, vermillion, yellow, and green glazes; sometimes combined with blue underglazing and gold. Another interesting feature of Nabeshima-ware is the use of space, skilled craftsmen strike a perfect balance between the richly coloured motifs and milky white base.

Size

H.21cm (8.2”) x 9cm (3.5") across at the widest point x 4.9cm (1.9”) diameter rim

Condition

It’s in very good condition with no chips or cracks.

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.