Bowl
Unknown Artist
18th–19th century
Medium
Porcelain decorated in red-orange, blue, green and gilt (Arita ware, Imari style)
Dimensions
H. 5 11/16 in. (14.4 cm); Diam. 8 5/8 in. (21.9 cm)
Classification
Ceramics
Culture & Period
Japan · Edo period (1615–1868)
Department
Asian Art
Museum
Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY
Credit
Gift of Mrs. Edward H. Wells, 1953
Accession Number
53.193.5
Tags
Art Historical Context
This exquisite porcelain bowl, crafted by an unknown artist during Japan's Edo period (18th–19th century), exemplifies the celebrated Arita ware in Imari style. Standing 5 11/16 inches high and 8 5/8 inches in diameter, it features vibrant overglaze enamels in red-orange (a signature iron-red), blue, green, and shimmering gilt. Produced in the kilns of Arita in Saga Prefecture, these wares were prized for their technical precision and bold aesthetic, blending functionality with opulent decoration. During the Edo era (1615–1868), a time of relative peace and cultural flourishing, Japanese porc...