Antique Japanese Hirado Ware Porcelain Dish - Sometsuke Bakumatsu 17cm IP135

Antique Japanese Hirado Ware Porcelain Dish - Sometsuke Bakumatsu 17cm IP135

This is an exquisite Antique Japanese porcelain dish from the Late Edo Period (Bakumatsu), mid-19th century. It is a fine example of Hirado Ware (Mikawachi porcelain), renowned for its high-quality white clay and delicate blue and white (Sometsuke) painting.

Key Features:

• Historic Antique: Crafted during the Bakumatsu period, making it over 150 years old.

• Artist Marked: The base bears the blue underglaze mark "Hirado Kasho" (平戸嘉祥), signifying its authentic origin from the Hirado kilns.

• Elegant Design: Features a unique boat-like or petal-inspired shape with hand-painted floral and arabesque patterns.

• Fine Craftsmanship: The cobalt blue tones and the smooth, milky-white porcelain are characteristic of premium Hirado pieces.

Specifications:

• Dimensions: 17.2 cm x 9.0 cm / 6.8 in x 3.5 in

• Height: 3.0 cm / 1.2 in

• Weight: 168 g / 0.37 lbs

• Material: Porcelain

Condition: Antique condition with a small, stable professional repair on one tip. This does not affect the structural integrity and is common for pieces of this age. Aside from the repair, the porcelain is in very good condition with typical minor kiln effects. Please inspect the photos carefully.