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Pair Antique Japanese Artia Ceramic Cabinet Plates

Creator: Arita (Attributed)
Offered by: Tishu

Description
A pair of Japanese decorative ceramic plates, made in Arita for export market circa 17-18th century. The cabinet-display dishes feature lotus-petal gilt rim and a lavish tricolor enemal glaze decoration on a grey-white background. The center medallion showcases a low-relief molded Qilin, an auspicious and mythological animal from Far East. It is surrounded by large orange camellias and styled foliage. The outer ring is decorated with a row of Yuyi clouds in mushroom head shape. Th exteriors of the dish is also decorated with floral arrangement.

More Information

Origin:	Japan
Period:	18th Century
Materials:	Ceramic
Condition:	Good. Fine condition, one dish has a minute glaze flake on the head of Qilin. Small bit on edge of one, only to the feel of the finger. Kiln crackles on one base, all as shown.
Creation Date:	18th century
Number of Pieces:	2-3
Styles / Movements:	Asian, Traditional
Patterns:	Abstract, Animal/Insects, Asian/Oriental, Florals/Botanical, Geometric, Handmade
Incollect Reference #:	542900

Dimensions

H.	1.5 in;	Diam.	8.5 in;
H.	3.81 cm;	Diam.	21.59 cm;

Message from Seller:

Our collection ranges from Neolithic Art to 20th century collectible art and design. It spans 5000 thousand years of history and crosses many civilizations and cultures. Our aesthetic strongholds are Mid-century studio design, Japanese and Korean art, Asian Textile Art and Contemporary Aboriginal Art. The diversity is united behind our singular vision to seek for timeless beauty and driven purely by our passion