Large Japanese Kutani Porcelain Punch Bowl | Hand-painted bowl with scholars and calligraphy | Meiji style | Collectible Japanese ceramic

Antique Japanese Kutani porcelain bowl with impressive hand painting

Diameter 28 cm, height 11.5 cm
Weight 1.5 kg

This exceptionally large bowl made of Japanese Kutani porcelain captivates with its intricate decoration in the typical iron red, black, and gold tones of the Kutani tradition. Inside and out, it features numerous figurative depictions of scholars, monks, or sages with scrolls and calligraphic elements. The bowl's center is a finely crafted motif of birds and flowers.

The rich ornamentation, the fine gold accents and the narrative painting make this piece an impressive example of Japanese export ceramics in the Kutani style and a decorative eye-catcher for any collection of Asian art.

Details
Origin: Japan
Manufacturer/Style: Kutani Ware
Material: Porcelain
Decor: Scholars, calligraphy, birds, flowers
Colors: Iron red, gold, black, white
Period: presumably late 19th to early 20th century
Use: Punch bowl, decorative bowl, collector's item
Condition

Good vintage condition for its age, with typical signs of wear and tear. Please examine the photos carefully as they are part of the description.