A MONUMENTAL ARITA PORCELAIN CHARGER WITH A MOUNTAIN LANDSCAPE Japan, first half of 20th century

This extremely large charger is beautifully painted in cobalt blue with a grand mountainous landscape with waterfalls, pagodas, birds in flight, fishermen on boats, and scholars wandering the landscape. With an associated modern wood stand.

DIAMETER 97.5 cm, DEPTH 11 cm

Condition: Absolutely perfect condition with only some casting flaws, kiln grit, and minor traces of use and wear.
Provenance: Czech private collection, acquired in Japan.

Arita ware is a broad term for Japanese porcelain made in the area around the town of Arita, in the former Hizen Province, northwestern Kyushu island. This was the area where the great majority of early Japanese porcelain, especially Japanese export porcelain, was made. In English usage “Arita ware” was traditionally used for the export wares in blue and white porcelain, mostly copying Chinese styles.