{"product_id":"antique-awaji-minpei-ware-dragon-small-oval-dish-淡路-珉平焼-1006","title":"Antique Awaji Minpei Ware Dragon Small Oval Dish (淡路 珉平焼) 1006","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"110\" data-end=\"178\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"110\" data-end=\"178\"\u003eYellow Glaze Oval Plate – Japan, Late 19th to Early 20th Century\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"180\" data-end=\"528\"\u003eThis small oval dish is a beautiful example of \u003cstrong data-start=\"227\" data-end=\"248\"\u003eAwaji Minpei ware\u003c\/strong\u003e, a traditional Japanese pottery produced on \u003cstrong data-start=\"293\" data-end=\"336\"\u003eAwaji Island in Hyogo Prefecture, Japan\u003c\/strong\u003e. The style was established in the \u003cstrong data-start=\"371\" data-end=\"403\"\u003e1830s by potter Kashu Minpei\u003c\/strong\u003e, and became well known during the \u003cstrong data-start=\"438\" data-end=\"466\"\u003eMeiji and Taishō periods\u003c\/strong\u003e for its distinctive colored glazes and refined craftsmanship.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"530\" data-end=\"824\"\u003eThe dish features a \u003cstrong data-start=\"550\" data-end=\"590\"\u003edragon motif in relief at the center\u003c\/strong\u003e, a traditional symbol of strength, protection, and prosperity in East Asian culture. It is finished with a warm \u003cstrong data-start=\"703\" data-end=\"747\"\u003eyellow glaze with fine crackle (crazing)\u003c\/strong\u003e, a characteristic feature often seen in Minpei ware pieces from this period.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"826\" data-end=\"1057\"\u003eAwaji Minpei ware is appreciated today by collectors of \u003cstrong data-start=\"882\" data-end=\"928\"\u003eJapanese antiques and traditional ceramics\u003c\/strong\u003e, particularly in Europe and the United States, where Awaji pottery gained recognition in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1059\" data-end=\"1193\"\u003eThis piece works beautifully as a \u003cstrong data-start=\"1093\" data-end=\"1192\"\u003esmall serving dish for sweets, condiments, or as a decorative tray for jewelry or small objects\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1195\" data-end=\"1206\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1195\" data-end=\"1206\"\u003eDetails\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1207\" data-end=\"1460\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1207\" data-end=\"1243\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1209\" data-end=\"1243\"\u003eType: Awaji Minpei Ware (淡路 珉平焼)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1244\" data-end=\"1282\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1246\" data-end=\"1282\"\u003eOrigin: Awaji Island, Hyogo, Japan\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1283\" data-end=\"1353\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1285\" data-end=\"1353\"\u003ePeriod: Late 19th – early 20th century (Meiji–Taishō period style)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1354\" data-end=\"1382\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1356\" data-end=\"1382\"\u003eMaterial: Glazed ceramic\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1383\" data-end=\"1419\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1385\" data-end=\"1419\"\u003eColor: Yellow glaze with crackle\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1420\" data-end=\"1444\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1422\" data-end=\"1444\"\u003eMotif: Dragon relief\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1445\" data-end=\"1460\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1447\" data-end=\"1460\"\u003eShape: Oval\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1462\" data-end=\"1502\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1462\" data-end=\"1470\"\u003eSize\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1470\" data-end=\"1473\"\u003eApprox. \u003cstrong data-start=\"1481\" data-end=\"1502\"\u003e10 × 7.5 × 1.7 cm\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1504\" data-end=\"1753\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1504\" data-end=\"1517\"\u003eCondition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1517\" data-end=\"1520\"\u003eOverall good vintage condition. There are \u003cstrong data-start=\"1562\" data-end=\"1608\"\u003ekiln marks on the back and some glaze wear\u003c\/strong\u003e, consistent with age and traditional firing. Natural crackle in the glaze is typical for this type of pottery and adds to its antique character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1504\" data-end=\"1753\"\u003e1006\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mochi AN.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":63723970789725,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0905\/9978\/4797\/files\/IMG_1566.heic?v=1772716740","url":"https:\/\/mochian.nl\/products\/antique-awaji-minpei-ware-dragon-small-oval-dish-%e6%b7%a1%e8%b7%af-%e7%8f%89%e5%b9%b3%e7%84%bc-1006","provider":"Mochi AN.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}