Antique Japanese Edo Era c1800’s Hand Painted Imari Ceramic Jo & Uba 7.5” Mizusashi Sugi case/interior (Japanese cedar)

Sugi case/interior (Japanese cedar)

Depth = 22"

In modern times

This chawan measures 4 1/8" in diameter by 2 1/2" tall (10

Antique Japanese Edo Era c1800’s Hand Painted Imari Ceramic Jo & Uba 7.5” Mizusashi Sugi case/interior (Japanese cedar)This is an antique Japanese Edo era mid 1800s Imari ceramic bowl. Its all hand painted with the traditional legendary figures of Jo & Uba watching the rising sun. They are symbols of strength, longevity and fidelity. The Japanese cranes on the outside have a similar symbolic meaning. Formed with a double foot which is seen less often in Japanese Imari Made of high fired ceramic for long term strength and durability in a traditional wood fired kiln. A