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Japanese Blue and White Arita Porcelain Hibachi browse these categories for related items... All Items: Vintage Arts:Regional Art:Asian:Japanese:Porcelain: Pre 1930: item # 651147 Please refer to our stock # 2-817 when inquiring.
B & C Antiques P. O. Box 291 Derby, CT 06418 203-929-7312 Guest Book $475 |
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This lovely Imari sometsuke (blue and white porcelain) hibachi is heavily potted in ovoid form and dates to the early 20th century. The stenciled background on the body is decorated with a scrolling vine (tako karakusa) and pawlonia (kiri) leaf design against which are centered four white curvilinear medallions, two enclosing scenes of mountainous landscapes and the other two with chrysanthemums and birds. Thin borders with a key fret design surround both the curved top and the heavy foot. Hibachi were finely crafted braziers used in old homes and shops to provide heat, warm sake and boil water for tea. This portable fireplace was also the emotional center of the home, since family and friends gathered around its welcoming warmth. Ceramic hibachi made their appearance during the Meiji period and at once gained widespread popularity. A porcelain hibachi became the status symbol of the day. In today’s homes, these old hibachi make stunning coffee tables (just cover it with a round piece of glass) or impressive jardinieres. They are prized for their craftsmanship and can be utilized in many imaginative ways very different from their original purpose. We know of several collectors who use porcelain hibachi to display their treasures such as inro, netsuke, sword furniture or lacquer combs beneath the glass top. CONDITION is excellent, with normal wear consistent with age and usage. There are no cracks, chips or restorations. DIMENSIONS: 16” (40.7 cm) diameter, 11 ½” (29.2 cm) high. WEIGHT: 20 pounds. |
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