Antique Japanese Insect-Shaped Sometsuke Kaiseki Dish. Arita, Edo Period


Charming and rare Japanese Arita sometsuke dish in the form of a winged insect. Kaiseki dishes like this one were traditionally used during Japanese tea ceremonies. Made in the style of similar Chinese ko-sometsuke examples for the Japanese market. In excellent condition as per photographs. Dimensions: cm / 7x4 inches Origin: Japan Date of production: Edo Period Material: Arita porcelain


Size: 3587px × 3587px
Photo credit: © Oriental Antiques UK - Asian Art Dealer and Appraiser / Alamy / Afripics
License: Royalty Free
Model Released: No

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