Japanese Craquelé Ceramic Dish with Sakura Decor, 1920s-1940s

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Elegant Japanese ceramic dish, complete with its original black lacquer box (tomobako).

The piece is made of heavy stoneware with … Read more Elegant Japanese ceramic dish, complete with its original black lacquer box (tomobako).

The piece is made of heavy stoneware with a refined craquelé glaze that shifts from soft grey to pale blue.

Dish dimensions: height 4.5 cm, width 23.5 cm, depth 18 cm
Box dimensions: height 8 cm, width 27 cm, depth 21.5 cm

The surface is decorated with a delicate hand-painted motif of blooming sakura branches, a symbol of transience and beauty in Japanese culture. The fine craquelé pattern enhances its vibrant character and lends depth and texture to the piece.

A signature can be found on the underside (illegible), suggesting an atelier or artist’s work. The dish is in perfect condition and comes in its lacquered wooden box, underlining its status as a luxury object, most likely created as a gift or ceremonial presentation piece.

A remarkable example of Japanese ceramics, where traditional craquelé technique and cultural symbolism meet. Suitable for use as a serving dish or ikebana base, yet equally striking as a standalone art object in both contemporary and wabi-sabi interiors. See less