Rare Meiji-Era Japanese Fukagawa Koransha Porcelain Bowl – Cobalt Blue With Flying Geese, Marked

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A refined example of Meiji-period Japanese porcelain, this Koransha bowl features a dramatic cobalt blue ground with two green geese … Read more A refined example of Meiji-period Japanese porcelain, this Koransha bowl features a dramatic cobalt blue ground with two green geese in flight, set against a moonlit sky with gold accents and stylized clouds. The scalloped rim is finished in gilt, framing the scene with elegance. The underside bears a red Koransha mark: 加深川製, confirming its origin from the esteemed Fukagawa kiln.

• Origin: Japan, late 19th century (Meiji era)

• Maker: Koransha (Fukagawa kiln)

• Dimensions: Approx. 7” diameter × 1.75” height

The bowl’s shallow depth enhances its visual impact, allowing the moonlit geese motif to be fully appreciated from above. This low profile is characteristic of Meiji-era Koransha display pieces, which were crafted to evoke seasonal beauty and poetic symbolism. See less