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  • Antique Japanese Imari ware Ko-Imari Polychrome Higezara Shaving Bowl 17C Arita Porcelain
  • Antique Japanese Imari ware Ko-Imari Polychrome Higezara Shaving Bowl 17C Arita Porcelain
  • Antique Japanese Imari ware Ko-Imari Polychrome Higezara Shaving Bowl 17C Arita Porcelain
  • Antique Japanese Imari ware Ko-Imari Polychrome Higezara Shaving Bowl 17C Arita Porcelain
  • Antique Japanese Imari ware Ko-Imari Polychrome Higezara Shaving Bowl 17C Arita Porcelain
  • Antique Japanese Imari ware Ko-Imari Polychrome Higezara Shaving Bowl 17C Arita Porcelain
  • Antique Japanese Imari ware Ko-Imari Polychrome Higezara Shaving Bowl 17C Arita Porcelain
  • Antique Japanese Imari ware Ko-Imari Polychrome Higezara Shaving Bowl 17C Arita Porcelain
  • Antique Japanese Imari ware Ko-Imari Polychrome Higezara Shaving Bowl 17C Arita Porcelain
  • Antique Japanese Imari ware Ko-Imari Polychrome Higezara Shaving Bowl 17C Arita Porcelain
  • Antique Japanese Imari ware Ko-Imari Polychrome Higezara Shaving Bowl 17C Arita Porcelain
  • Antique Japanese Imari ware Ko-Imari Polychrome Higezara Shaving Bowl 17C Arita Porcelain
  • Antique Japanese Imari ware Ko-Imari Polychrome Higezara Shaving Bowl 17C Arita Porcelain
  • Antique Japanese Imari ware Ko-Imari Polychrome Higezara Shaving Bowl 17C Arita Porcelain
  • Antique Japanese Imari ware Ko-Imari Polychrome Higezara Shaving Bowl 17C Arita Porcelain
  • Antique Japanese Imari ware Ko-Imari Polychrome Higezara Shaving Bowl 17C Arita Porcelain
  • Antique Japanese Imari ware Ko-Imari Polychrome Higezara Shaving Bowl 17C Arita Porcelain
  • Antique Japanese Imari ware Ko-Imari Polychrome Higezara Shaving Bowl 17C Arita Porcelain
  • Antique Japanese Imari ware Ko-Imari Polychrome Higezara Shaving Bowl 17C Arita Porcelain
  • Antique Japanese Imari ware Ko-Imari Polychrome Higezara Shaving Bowl 17C Arita Porcelain
  • Antique Japanese Imari ware Ko-Imari Polychrome Higezara Shaving Bowl 17C Arita Porcelain
  • Antique Japanese Imari ware Ko-Imari Polychrome Higezara Shaving Bowl 17C Arita Porcelain
  • Antique Japanese Imari ware Ko-Imari Polychrome Higezara Shaving Bowl 17C Arita Porcelain
  • Antique Japanese Imari ware Ko-Imari Polychrome Higezara Shaving Bowl 17C Arita Porcelain
  • Antique Japanese Imari ware Ko-Imari Polychrome Higezara Shaving Bowl 17C Arita Porcelain
  • Antique Japanese Imari ware Ko-Imari Polychrome Higezara Shaving Bowl 17C Arita Porcelain
  • Antique Japanese Imari ware Ko-Imari Polychrome Higezara Shaving Bowl 17C Arita Porcelain
  • Antique Japanese Imari ware Ko-Imari Polychrome Higezara Shaving Bowl 17C Arita Porcelain
  • Antique Japanese Imari ware Ko-Imari Polychrome Higezara Shaving Bowl 17C Arita Porcelain
  • Antique Japanese Imari ware Ko-Imari Polychrome Higezara Shaving Bowl 17C Arita Porcelain
  • Antique Japanese Imari ware Ko-Imari Polychrome Higezara Shaving Bowl 17C Arita Porcelain
  • Antique Japanese Imari ware Ko-Imari Polychrome Higezara Shaving Bowl 17C Arita Porcelain
  • Antique Japanese Imari ware Ko-Imari Polychrome Higezara Shaving Bowl 17C Arita Porcelain
  • Antique Japanese Imari ware Ko-Imari Polychrome Higezara Shaving Bowl 17C Arita Porcelain
  • Antique Japanese Imari ware Ko-Imari Polychrome Higezara Shaving Bowl 17C Arita Porcelain
  • Antique Japanese Imari ware Ko-Imari Polychrome Higezara Shaving Bowl 17C Arita Porcelain
  • Antique Japanese Imari ware Ko-Imari Polychrome Higezara Shaving Bowl 17C Arita Porcelain
  • Antique Japanese Imari ware Ko-Imari Polychrome Higezara Shaving Bowl 17C Arita Porcelain
  • Antique Japanese Imari ware Ko-Imari Polychrome Higezara Shaving Bowl 17C Arita Porcelain
  • Antique Japanese Imari ware Ko-Imari Polychrome Higezara Shaving Bowl 17C Arita Porcelain
  • Antique Japanese Imari ware Ko-Imari Polychrome Higezara Shaving Bowl 17C Arita Porcelain
  • Antique Japanese Imari ware Ko-Imari Polychrome Higezara Shaving Bowl 17C Arita Porcelain
  • Antique Japanese Imari ware Ko-Imari Polychrome Higezara Shaving Bowl 17C Arita Porcelain
  • Antique Japanese Imari ware Ko-Imari Polychrome Higezara Shaving Bowl 17C Arita Porcelain
  • Antique Japanese Imari ware Ko-Imari Polychrome Higezara Shaving Bowl 17C Arita Porcelain
  • Antique Japanese Imari ware Ko-Imari Polychrome Higezara Shaving Bowl 17C Arita Porcelain
  • Antique Japanese Imari ware Ko-Imari Polychrome Higezara Shaving Bowl 17C Arita Porcelain
  • Antique Japanese Imari ware Ko-Imari Polychrome Higezara Shaving Bowl 17C Arita Porcelain
  • Antique Japanese Imari ware Ko-Imari Polychrome Higezara Shaving Bowl 17C Arita Porcelain
  • Antique Japanese Imari ware Ko-Imari Polychrome Higezara Shaving Bowl 17C Arita Porcelain
  • Antique Japanese Imari ware Ko-Imari Polychrome Higezara Shaving Bowl 17C Arita Porcelain
  • Antique Japanese Imari ware Ko-Imari Polychrome Higezara Shaving Bowl 17C Arita Porcelain
  • Antique Japanese Imari ware Ko-Imari Polychrome Higezara Shaving Bowl 17C Arita Porcelain
  • Antique Japanese Imari ware Ko-Imari Polychrome Higezara Shaving Bowl 17C Arita Porcelain
  • Antique Japanese Imari ware Ko-Imari Polychrome Higezara Shaving Bowl 17C Arita Porcelain
  • Antique Japanese Imari ware Ko-Imari Polychrome Higezara Shaving Bowl 17C Arita Porcelain
  • Antique Japanese Imari ware Ko-Imari Polychrome Higezara Shaving Bowl 17C Arita Porcelain
  • Antique Japanese Imari ware Ko-Imari Polychrome Higezara Shaving Bowl 17C Arita Porcelain

Antique Japanese Imari ware Ko-Imari Polychrome Higezara Shaving Bowl 17C Arita Porcelain

$359.30
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Description

This is a rare and exquisite Ko-Imari polychrome shaving bowl ("Higezara") from the Genroku Era (1688-1704).
The pale green, orange, and indigo colors of the polychrome decoration, along with the white of the porcelain, are characteristic features of Imari ware from the Genroku Era and indicate that this piece was produced during that time.
The term "Higezara" (literally "beard plate") refers to a type of bowl believed to have been used by European gentlemen to wash or shave their beards. The distinctive semi-circular cutout allowed the user to comfortably rest their chin while the bowl collected water. 
Alternative Uses & Historical Significance: There is also speculation that such bowls were used as a bloodletting receptacle ("shaketsu") in medical treatments. Furthermore, their aesthetic beauty made them sought-after decorative wall hangings, often displayed in European homes. This stunning and rare piece is a testament to the cross-cultural exchanges between Japan and the West during the Edo period. A fantastic addition to any Japanese antique collection or Imari ware enthusiast. Don't miss this opportunity to own a genuine piece of Japanese history!

SIZE

Height: 8cm
Diameter: 26cm
Weight: 880g
(Box)
Length: 31cm
Width: 31cm
Height: 12.5cm
total weight: 1780g

Condition: used : There are stains.

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