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Japanese antique pottery bowl/[Banko ware] Mie prefecture/1850-1912

About the Item

Banko-yaki is a type of pottery that began in the northern part of Mie Prefecture in the middle of the Edo period. (The places marked with red circles on the map are the kilns of Banko ware.) A person named [nunami-rouzan] is the founder of Banko ware. Its history began in 1718. Banko-yaki means "to remain unchanging forever" or "an excellent pottery that flourishes for all eternity". After the death of "rouzan", Banko ware ceased for a while, but at the end of the Edo period, various people made efforts to revive Banko ware. This is Banko ware made around 1850-1912. A sparrow is drawn. It sits on a branch of a plant and holds a small centipede-like object in its beak. Sparrows have long been depicted in paintings as an auspicious bird in Japan, and have the meaning of prosperity of descendants. Another characteristic of Banko ware is that it is shaped by hand without using a potter's wheel. It is also carefully hand molded. Since the shape is made with fingers, the traces of the fingers become patterns and create a vessel with a unique atmosphere. Furthermore, as a characteristic of Banko ware, a stamp is pressed on the bottom. It says "Manko" here. This pottery is in good condition. There is a small chip on the part circled in red, but other than that there is no damage and it is in very good condition. It also comes with a wooden pedestal to display the plate. You can actually use it in your meal, or you can enjoy it as a decoration. It's a very nice plate. it's recommended Weight: 349g
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 2.45 in (6.2 cm)Width: 7.29 in (18.5 cm)Depth: 7.17 in (18.2 cm)
  • Style:
    Edo (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1850-1912
  • Condition:
  • Seller Location:
    Sammu-shi, JP
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU5487231967422

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