A pair of Arita bowls | Taisho period, early 20th century

A pair of Arita bowls

Taisho period, early 20^th century

each decorated in iron red and black enamels and gilt on underglaze blue, with open and closed fans depicting landscapes, and stylised designs, the rims with a band of lappets, flowers and foliage

each 43 cm., 17 in. diam.