Bowl (2) - Porcelain - Scalloped Bowls

Exquisite Pair of Late Edo Period Blue & White Scalloped Bowls – "Three Friends of Winter".

This is a rare opportunity to acquire a matching pair of authentic Japanese porcelain bowls from the Late Edo Period (19th Century). These pieces represent the pinnacle of Japanese underglaze blue craftsmanship, featuring the celebrated "Three Friends of Winter" (Sho-Chiku-Bai) motif—the Pine, Bamboo, and Plum blossom. This classic trio symbolizes longevity, flexibility, and perseverance, making them highly auspicious additions to any collection.

The bowls are characterized by their elegant foliated (scalloped) rims and a dense, hand-painted interior of scrolling vines. The exterior is equally refined, wrapped in a continuous floral scroll. The deep, rich cobalt blue suggests an Arita or Seto origin, both renowned for their high-fire porcelain during the Tokugawa Shogunate.

Markings: The base features an underglaze blue apocryphal "Chenghua" mark (成化年製). In the Edo period, Japanese potters frequently used these Ming Dynasty reign marks as a tribute to the classical "golden age" of ceramics, a hallmark of quality and prestige for the era.

Dimensions: Diameter 15.5 cm | Height 5 cm.

Condition: Exceptional. Both bowls are in very good antique condition with no cracks, chips, or restoration. A remarkably well-preserved pair. A few minor firing faults.

Finding a true matching pair of 19th-century Edo porcelain in this state of preservation is becoming increasingly difficult. The "Three Friends" design is not just decorative; it is a storied piece of Japanese cultural philosophy. This set is ready for immediate display or as a centerpiece in a curated Asian Art collection.