Japanese Ceramic Chawan Bowl Classical Chinese Children At Play Tansu There are some 95 firms

There are some 95 firms employing over 250 skilled specialists

1596-1868) tsuba (handguard) for a This tsuba was affixed to a sword worn by a samurai during or before the mid Meiji period (the wearing of swords except by officials was banned in 1876) and was used or practiced with

It measures about 8" in diameter and 8high including the handle 5"

This vase measure 13" in diameter by 13

it remains in very fine condition throughout

Japanese Ceramic Chawan Bowl Classical Chinese Children At Play Tansu There are some 95 firmsThis is a Japanese Imari ceramic rice bowl. It has a traditional printed pattern of tang dynasty children at play beneathpine trees. typical of Japanese blue and white ceramic design. This bowl was high fired for lasting durability. This bowl measures 4 1 2" in diameter by 2" tall with the lid (11. 5 x 5 cm). Having been in storage for almost a hundred years, with exception to a small chip on the lid (see picture 10), it remains in fine condition.