A Japanese Arita Bowl

The chrysanthemum moulded bowl decorated in strong enamels

With floral sprays including carnation extending over the rim to the interior

Arita E18thC

Diameter: 7 3/4″ (19.8 cm )

Condition: excellent perfect

Compressed shape slightly warped

Oliver Impey illustrates a similar bowl in ‘Japanese Export Porcelain” No.327

Stating that it is unusual that the blue and white and enamelled decoration are seperate