Antique Japanese Imari Scalloped Porcelain Bowl Underglaze Blue Design 6.25"W Arms & Armor There is a ceramic screen

There is a ceramic screen sculpted into the base of the spout to catch big tea leaves as well (see pic 5)

The placement of the insect across both elements ties the sword’s hilt together

The shakuhachi is typically made from the root end of a bamboo culm

The interior is finished in lustrous black lacquer

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Antique Japanese Imari Scalloped Porcelain Bowl Underglaze Blue Design 6.25"W Arms & Armor There is a ceramic screenAntique Japanese Imari porcelain bowl with scalloped rim and hand painted decoration Japan, late Edo period (circa 18001868)Dimensions: 6. 25W 6. 25D 1. 5H (16 16 4 cm) This antique Japanese porcelain bowl is formed with a softly scalloped rim and shallow profile, typical of late Edo period Imari tableware. The body is finely potted and finished in a clear glaze over a white porcelain ground, with underglaze cobalt decoration applied by hand. The