Antique Japanese Meiji Era C.1890 Hand Painted Imari Bowl 9.5" W/ Hairline Crack Buddhist The process demands precision

The process demands precision

he is missing his staff and shows signs of wear as visible in the photos above

the more you grind

red and green with geometric designs and flowers

It dates from the mid Showa Era

Antique Japanese Meiji Era C.1890 Hand Painted Imari Bowl 9.5" W/ Hairline Crack Buddhist The process demands precisionThis is an antique Japanese Meiji Era c. 1890 hand colored imari bowl. It is decorated with various floral and geometric designs. This was high fired for lasting durability. This bowl was well used, yet well loved. It has a hairline crack in the bottom that appears to have been present since it was fired over 120 years ago. Additionally, there is an old chip and crack on the edge. The bowl measures 9 1 2" in diameter by 4 3 4" tall (26 x 12 cm).