Antique Japanese Imari ware Ko-Imari Polychrome Higezara Shaving Bowl 17C Arita Porcelain Porcelain showcasing the timeless craftsmanship of

showcasing the timeless craftsmanship of classic Imari style

By looking inside from beneath the clothing

There are minor scratches and surface wear from age

retro craft collections

this piece combines the heavy

Antique Japanese Imari ware Ko-Imari Polychrome Higezara Shaving Bowl 17C Arita Porcelain Porcelain showcasing the timeless craftsmanship ofThis is a rare and exquisite Ko Imari polychrome shaving bowl ("Higezara") from the Genroku Era (1688 1704). The pale green, orange, and indigo colors of the polychrome decoration, along with the white of the porcelain, are characteristic features of Imari ware from the Genroku Era and indicate that this piece was produced during that time. The term "Higezara" (literally "beard plate") refers to a type of bowl believed to have been used by European