Hello David, I’m very glad that you chose Mearto for your online appraisal, Considering the photographs, overall pattern, hand written notes and the colours, I concluded that this is a Japanese Disk Shaped Bowl with a very richly coloured apple green glaze, possibly Oribe Ware. The piece resembles some characteristic features from authenticated Oribe Ware examples. It also has a peculiar shape and design which we do not exactly associate with classical Oribe Ware examples from 17th and 18th centuries. Engraved decorations are mostly circular and floral. Authenticated pieces in museums do resemble more imperfections in design and shape. Yours seems like it was crafted very carefully and with more attention to details. The glaze is in a characteristic and traditional colour to Oribe Ware. Oftentimes, Oribe includes a lustrous hand-drawn iron-glaze designs in certain shapes or patterns. Common motifs within these patterns and drawings include scenes from nature, such as plants or ponds. For the brilliant green color, wares are fired using oxidation at 1220 degrees celsius. The green glaze is not applied with a brush but with a pouring or ladling technique, resulting in a freely-applied look and feel. The distinct green color is a result of the copper-sulfate glaze, combined with oxidation firing. Considering the overall qualities, we can date your piece to the late 18th century to early 19th century. The glaze is in crackled condition. Entirely hand made. Dimensions: 10 3/4 Inches Diameter by 2 1/2 Inches Height Condition: In perfect condition without any visible fault. Provenance: Inherited from the customer's father who was an art historian in NYU, in 1988. Heavily decorated by natural scenes. 2500-3500$. Please don’t hesitate to reach us again for more online appraisals on your precious items, thank you for choosing Mearto.
