Bowl - Porcelain, Ceramic

Openwork Arita Porcelain Bowl – Signed Kinpō (琴峰) – Hand-Painted Floral Decoration – Japan, Shōwa Period, 1970

Superb Japanese Arita porcelain bowl (Arita-yaki), made by the Japanese ceramic artist Kinpō (琴峰).

This piece stands out for its remarkable openwork, composed of slender interwoven porcelain rods that delicately evoke traditional bamboo weaving.

The center features an elegant hand-painted floral design in cobalt blue, depicting stylized flowers, foliage, and arabesques.

The slightly scalloped rim is adorned with blue floral motifs, while the circular foot is decorated with a traditional geometric border.

The piece as a whole bears witness to exceptionally meticulous craftsmanship and great aesthetic refinement.

Signature and commemorative inscription

The underside bears the signature “Kinpō” (琴峰), as well as a Japanese inscription commemorating the construction of the ship “Daisan Magome Maru.”

The inscription is dated June 1970 (the 45th year of the Shōwa era) and mentions Kyōryoku Sangyō Yūgen Kaisha.

Features:

- Origin: Arita, Japan
- Artist: Kinpō (琴峰)
- Period: Shōwa, 1970
- Material: porcelain
- Technique: openwork porcelain, hand-painted blue-and-white decoration
- Dimensions: 22 × 22 × 8 cm
- Signature: present on the underside
- Commemorative inscription dated 1970

This bowl is a fine example of traditional Arita porcelain craftsmanship, combining the delicacy of an openwork structure with the elegance of Japanese floral decoration.

Excellent condition, with no chips, cracks, or restoration.

A particularly interesting piece for collectors of Japanese porcelain, Arita-yaki, and handcrafted objects from the Shōwa period.