Preliminary identification
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Overview
This exquisite shallow ceramic dish features a pale sea-green celadon glaze over carved petal motifs and a unglazed stacking ring (janome-te) at the center. The mouth rim is finished with a fitted metal trim—a silver 'fukurin' rim—traditionally applied to protect fragile edges and elevate the piece for use in the Japanese tea ceremony (chanoyu).
Story
In the early 1600s, Korean potters brought kiln technologies to Arita, initiating Japan's porcelain revolution. This dish showcases early celadon techniques paired with a silver rim added by tea masters who cherished its rustic wabi-sabi perfection.
Maker / Origin
Early Imari ware (Shoki Imari) was produced by pioneering ceramic kilns around Arita in the early Edo period. Rather than individual artist signatures, these wares reflect the collective mastery of displaced Korean potters and local Japanese artisans who laid the foundation for Japan's world-renowned porcelain industry.
Condition & Value
Appears in very good antique condition with age-appropriate patina on the silver rim, subtle kiln firing imperfections, and intact unglazed foot ring. The presence of the silver rim often conceals minor rim chips or prevents future damage, maintaining its 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.