Product Summary: This Japanese antique porcelain Arita ware dish dates to the Meiji era, (1868-1912).  This example of Arita ware decorated in an underglaze blue decoration is highlighted by a café au lait decorated scalloped rim.  

This café au lait toned rim is commonly found in examples of Chinese export porcelain of the Qing dynasty and is a less common example in Japanese Artia ware.

This dish features a “Fuku” or “happiness” seal stamp underside. This design and decoration is a common motif in Chinese blue and white export porcelain of the Kangxi period reign (1654-1722).

Japanese Arita ware, produced in the city of Arita Japan has origins dating to the 17th century and was produced exclusively for export to Europe and Southeast Asian markets.

Size: 9.75 inches in diameter, 1.625 inches in height at edge

Condition: With surface scratches, potting and kiln imperfections, and wear, fritting to edges