Vtg Fukagawa Koransha Japan Celadon Lidded Bowl Cobalt Blue Floral Arita Box For Sale

Vtg Fukagawa Koransha Japan Celadon Lidded Bowl Cobalt Blue Floral Arita Box📋 Item Specifics

• Brand:Fukagawa Seiji/ Koransha (深川製磁 / 香蘭社)
• Type:Lidded Bowl / Porcelain Jar / Trinket Box
• Material:Porcelain
• Color:Celadon Green (Exterior), Cobalt Blue & White (Interior)
• Pattern:Intricate Floral / Blossom Resist Motif
• Region of Origin:Japan (Arita Ware)
• Era / Production Period:Early to Mid 20th Century (Circa 1900–1940)
• Features:Lidded, Decorative Contrast Interior, Underglaze Signature Mark
• Dimensions:4-7/8\" Diameter x 5-1/2\" Tall

📝 Detailed Description**Title:** Vintage Antique Japanese Fukagawa Koransha Porcelain Lidded Box / Jar**Item Description:**This exquisite vintage/antique Japanese porcelain lidded box showcase stunningartistry and a delicate contrast design. Handcrafted in Arita, Japan by FukagawaKoransha, it features a beautiful, glossy pale celadon green glaze on the exteriorand opens to reveal a vibrant, rich cobalt blue and white intricate floral patternon the interior. This piece perfectly reflects the cultural heritage of traditional Japanese ceramicsand is an elegant addition to any Asian antiques collection or as a standalonedecorative showcase.**Key Features:**- **Exterior:** Smooth, high-gloss pale celadon glaze with clean, classic styling.- **Interior:** Features a highly detailed resist-style floral blossom motifagainst a deep \"Fukagawa Blue\" background.- **Rims:** Unglazed brown stoneware mating bands on the lip of both the bowl and lidfor a tactile, organic accent.- **Maker\'s Mark:** Bears the underglaze blue signature hallmark on the base,ensuringits absolute authenticity.**Measurements:**- **Diameter:** 4-7/8 inches- **Height:** 5-1/2 inches (with lid on)**Condition:**The piece is in good vintage/antique condition with no nicks, cracks, or structuralchips. Please note there is minor glaze wear / an original lack of glaze finishnear the upper outer rim edge, as is common with functional art pieces of this era. Please examine all high-resolution photos closely to inspect the exact details andcondition.🏛️ Company Context: The Intersect of Fukagawa and KoranshaThe history of this piece relies on a fascinating crossover in Japanese ceramic heritage:

• The Family Roots:The Fukagawa family has been integral to Arita porcelain since the Edo period. In 1875, Eizaemon Fukagawa foundedKoransha(The Company of the Scented Orchid) to produce highly refined porcelain targeted at international expositions and export.
• The Split (1894):In1894, Eizaemon\'s younger son,Chuji Fukagawa, separated from the core branch to establish his own independent kiln,Fukagawa Seiji(using the Mount Fuji and stream mark). Because of this close family lineage, early-to-mid 20th-century pieces from these overlapping workshops are frequently cross-identified by collectors asFukagawa Koranshaowing to shared design sheets, painters, and stylistic patterns.
• Imperial Recognition:Both workshops achieved immense prestige, with Fukagawa gaining appointment as an officialpurveyor to the Japanese Imperial Householdin 1910. They are celebrated globally for perfecting a rich, deep underglaze cobalt indigo pigment that collectors uniquely refer to as\"Fukagawa Blue\".

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