Dinner plate - Porcelain

Perfect Edo-era Japanese Arita-Kraak porcelain plate, circa 1680

The Arita porcelain, also known as Arita-yaki, originates in 1616 when a Korean farmer, Yi Sam-pyeong, discovered white clay kaolin at Arita and used it to create Japan's first porcelain. Arita was the first production site for ceramics in Japan. After the discovery, a number of kilns opened in the region, which quickly became a source of export for Japanese porcelain to Europe. The Dutch East India Company began exporting porcelain in 1653. Export pieces were often made in Western shapes and incorporated Chinese decorations. One example is the Chinese Kraak decoration — the name derives from the Portuguese carracks that carried the porcelain. The decoration is distinguished by its cobalt blue underglaze and its radial panels with foliate designs. Traditional motifs, such as stylized flowers, adorn these panels, interspersed with abstract motifs.

Condit
Condition: perfect. Size: 37 cm
Style
Edo (From the period)
Materials and techniques
Porcelain
Lieu d'origine
Place of origin: China
Période
Period: XVIIth century
Date de fabrication
Date of manufacture: 1660-1680
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État
Condition: Good condition
Défauts mineurs.
Minor flaws.