Pair of Ko Imari Karako-zu Suhama-gata Dishes c.1780
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Directory: Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Japanese: Porcelain: Pre 1800: Item # 1367108
Directory: Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Japanese: Porcelain: Pre 1800: Item # 1367108
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A pair of Arita dishes moulded in so-called suhama form; a stylised interpretation of a wave washed beach often associated with the Isles of the Immortals. Painted in underglaze blue with a group of five auspicious karako, Chinese Boys, bound together with a ribbon or rope; symbols of joy and a wish for offspring. In addition a Chinese style Fan and a Double gourd are painted in iron red and gilt to complete the design. These are symbols associated with the Taoist Immortals Zhongli Quan and Li Tieuai, which would suggest the Karako may also be seen as representing the Eight Immortals. The reverse of the dishes are undecorated. The rim is gilded. The dishes date to the late Mid-Edo period circa 1750-80 and probably the Meiwa era. The dishes measure 15,5cm, five suns in diameter and stand 4,6cm high, and are in good condition without any cracks, chips or repairs. Worldwide shipping is included in the $ price and UK shipping is included in the Sterling price.
A pair of Arita dishes moulded in so-called suhama form; a stylised interpretation of a wave washed beach often associated with the Isles of the Immortals. Painted in underglaze blue with a group of five auspicious karako, Chinese Boys, bound together with a ribbon or rope; symbols of joy and a wish for offspring. In addition a Chinese style Fan and a Double gourd are painted in iron red and gilt to complete the design. These are symbols associated with the Taoist Immortals Zhongli Quan and Li Tieuai, which would suggest the Karako may also be seen as representing the Eight Immortals. The reverse of the dishes are undecorated. The rim is gilded. The dishes date to the late Mid-Edo period circa 1750-80 and probably the Meiwa era. The dishes measure 15,5cm, five suns in diameter and stand 4,6cm high, and are in good condition without any cracks, chips or repairs. Worldwide shipping is included in the $ price and UK shipping is included in the Sterling price.
