An Arita Awabigata blue and white dish, Edo era, circa 1740
Of leaf shape and decorated with trailing clematis vines in the Ko Sometsuke style.
22.5cm wide.

Dukes of Dorchester, The Contents of Melplash House, 22-24 September 2010
Acquired by Timothy Coram, Dorset, thence purchased by the present vendor.

Condition Report

Some tiny glaze imperfections. Negligible signs of age.

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