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Antique Japanese Arita Ware - Nabeshima Style Sometsuke Karako Porcelain Tea Cup Antique Japanese Arita Ware - Nabeshima Style Sometsuke Karako Porcelain Tea Cup Antique Japanese Arita Ware - Nabeshima Style Sometsuke Karako Porcelain Tea Cup Antique Japanese Arita Ware - Nabeshima Style Sometsuke Karako Porcelain Tea Cup Antique Japanese Arita Ware - Nabeshima Style Sometsuke Karako Porcelain Tea Cup Antique Japanese Arita Ware - Nabeshima Style Sometsuke Karako Porcelain Tea Cup Antique Japanese Arita Ware - Nabeshima Style Sometsuke Karako Porcelain Tea Cup Antique Japanese Arita Ware - Nabeshima Style Sometsuke Karako Porcelain Tea Cup Antique Japanese Arita Ware - Nabeshima Style Sometsuke Karako Porcelain Tea Cup
Antique Japanese Arita Ware - Nabeshima Style Sometsuke Karako Porcelain Tea Cup Antique Japanese Arita Ware - Nabeshima Style Sometsuke Karako Porcelain Tea Cup Antique Japanese Arita Ware - Nabeshima Style Sometsuke Karako Porcelain Tea Cup Antique Japanese Arita Ware - Nabeshima Style Sometsuke Karako Porcelain Tea Cup
Antique Japanese Arita Ware - Nabeshima Style Sometsuke Karako Porcelain Tea Cup
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Antique Japanese Arita Ware - Nabeshima Style Sometsuke Karako Porcelain Tea Cup

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Product details

Condition
Secondhand
Location
South Africa
Classification
Arika
Type
Cups & Saucers
Bob Shop ID
659366317

    • Time Period: Late Edo to Meiji Period (c. 18501912)

      Origin: Arita, Hizen Province, Japan

      Description:

      A beautiful and authentic piece of Japanese Arita-yaki (Arita ware) porcelain, decorated in classic underglaze cobalt blue (sometsuke). This small cup (yunomi or tea bowl) features the revered Karako (Chinese Children) motif, a popular design in Japan symbolizing longevity, health, and family prosperity.

      The design is a direct continuation of styles prized during the Edo Period (1603-1867). The specific use of the kiln/maker mark on the base (likely "Yamaki Sei") points to the rise of commercial production during the Meiji Period (18681912), when Arita porcelain was actively reviving its export trade.

      • Motif: Karako children playing, pine tree (symbol of longevity), and butterflies.

      • Glaze: Crisp white porcelain with vibrant blue underglaze decoration (sometsuke).

      • Condition: Excellent antique condition. No chips, cracks or grazing.

      • Mark: Underglaze blue four-character mark (likely a kiln or maker name) on the base.

      • Approximate Dimensions:

        • Height: 5 cm

        • Base Diameter: 4 cm

        • Rim Diameter: 9.5 cm

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