Preliminary identification
Photo reference
5 uploaded photos
Overview
White chrysanthemum-like blossoms emerge from a richly brushed blue ground, with a matching floral medallion inside this porcelain bowl. Its irregular rim and lively decoration are consistent with the ko-sometsuke tradition; the underside bears an unidentified pictorial motif, and a wooden storage box accompanies it.
Story
In the early 1600s, Chinese kilns supplied blue-and-white bowls to Japanese tea enthusiasts. Ko-sometsuke collectors prized lively brushwork and imperfect rims—qualities that courtly porcelain often tried to eliminate.
Maker / Origin
The maker is unidentified, but the proposed tradition belongs to Chinese workshops producing porcelain appreciated in Japan’s tea culture. Their appeal often lay in spontaneous painting and individuality rather than flawless uniformity.
Condition & Value
Numerous small rim losses and gold-colored patches are visible; the owner reports gold repairs, although their composition and technique remain unverified. No major body crack is evident in these views, but the repaired rim limits resale value.
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Comparable demand stays strongest where maker, originality, and venue confidence line up. Broader examples still trade, but the range tightens quickly when provenance, condition, or selling lane fit is missing.
Best Venue
Specialty auction or a focused dealer with buyers already in this lane.
Signed example with light edge wear and original frame.
Comparable format with stronger provenance and cleaner surface.
Smaller related piece with visible craquelure and trimmed margins.
Period match with softer condition and weaker subject matter.
Close market lane comp with similar material and presentation.