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This listing is for a pair of antique Imari-ware bowls made about 90-100 years ago. They are hand-painted and the overglaze is slightly raised, thus giving the surface a little texture when you run your fingers over it. Each piece is decorated with cranes, textile patterns and what is known as the three friends of winter. The three friends of winter are ume, bamboo and matsu pine; all three are highly regarded in both Japan and China as they do not wither against the cold of winter. They are a very popular choice for tableware and textiles, especially around New Year. The Imari mark can be found on the bottom of both bowls.
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.7.5cm (2.9”) x Dia.11.1cm (4.3”)
Condition
One has a chip on the lid (photo 8), and the other has a bumpy patch on the lid (photo 9). Both have some glaze imperfections, one has surface imperfections on the foot ring, as well as a shallow chip on one side (photo 10).
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.
