4 Imari Rice Bowls with Lids
4 Bowls with Lids. Size: 4.75" Diameter x 2-5/8" High
Purchased in the 60s in Japan. One Owner, inherited.
Inherited
Yes
Good afternoon, Susan,
Thank you for contacting Mearto with your appraisal inquiry.
These are covered noodle or ramen bowls; the lack of a mark makes them a little hard to date but based on the quality of the painting and condition of the "feet" these look early 20th Century to me. Probably 1925-1950.
Based on the photographs and information provided, and subject to examination, this is:
A set of four vintage Imari parcel gilt porcelain covered noodle (udon) or ramen bowls
Probably Arita, Japan, second quarter 20th Century (1925-1950)
the larger (noodle) bowl with lobed medallions centering blossoms on a red ground with gilt foliate decoration and white interior with blue and white decoration, the smaller (cover) with corresponding exterior decoration and blue and white foot. Unmarked
Larger bowl 2 5/8-inches high by 4 3/4 inches diameter
PROVENANCE: purchased in Japan in the 1960s by client's parents, then inherited
$300-500*
*represents a fair-market value for auction; retail or asking price may vary.
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Hi Susan,
I understood this to be four bowls with four lids. Is that not correct?
It occasionally happens that sometimes there is a small discrepancy between appraisers, though SK and I are generally pretty close in value.
These bowls were more valuable if they had their covers and should be sold together. I would not recommend, nor price, individually.
thank you. THe other 2 rice bowls had lids. I think the estimate is too low.
Is the price per piece with lid or for the 4? Also, another appraisal for 2 bowls with lid were appraised at a much lower rate. Why the discrepancy?