Antique Japanese Meiji Era c1870’s Hand Painted Imari Ceramic Bowl Cherry Blossoms 7.5” Kanzashi or meditation

or meditation

prized since the Edo era for its warmth and light-diffusing depth

in which natural phenomena mirror human folly and insight

Each Ema reflects the unique iconography and spirit of its temple or shrine

Antique Japanese Meiji Era c1870’s Hand Painted Imari Ceramic Bowl Cherry Blossoms 7.5” Kanzashi or meditationThis is an antique Japanese Meiji era c1870s ceramic bowl. Its all hand painted in a cherry blossom motif inside and outside. The bowl is formed with slight scalloping suggesting the five petals of the sakura cherry flowers. Made of high fired ceramic for long term strength and durability. A collectible art piece or even an elegant serving bowl. Diameter = 7. 5 Height = 3 Weight = 1lb 8oz