Covered Bowl with Design of Autumn Grass and Crescent Moon

Japan

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Although the Mikawachi potters are known for their wares for the Estern market (usually called Hirado ware), they also supplied porcelain for the Japanese market. The shape and motifs of this bowl suggest it was made for local use.

Covered Bowl with Design of Autumn Grass and Crescent Moon, Porcelain with underglaze blue (Hirado ware), Japan

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Covered Bowl with Design of Autumn Grass and Crescent Moon, Porcelain with underglaze blue (Hirado ware), Japan
Covered Bowl with Design of Autumn Grass and Crescent Moon, Porcelain with underglaze blue (Hirado ware), Japan
Covered Bowl with Design of Autumn Grass and Crescent Moon, Porcelain with underglaze blue (Hirado ware), Japan
Covered Bowl with Design of Autumn Grass and Crescent Moon, Porcelain with underglaze blue (Hirado ware), Japan
Covered Bowl with Design of Autumn Grass and Crescent Moon, Porcelain with underglaze blue (Hirado ware), Japan

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