DETAILS
An antique Japanese porcelain boat shape serving dish. It is thought this type of boat form dish may represent the mythical Takarabune (Treasure Ship) from Japanese folklore that sails each New Years Day bringing good fortune to those who see it.
COLOR(S)
Cobalt blue, iron red, gold, white
PLACE OF ORIGIN
Japan
MARKS
Unmarked
PERIOD
Meiji (1868-1912)
DATE
19th century
DIMENSIONS
Width 11.5 Depth 7 Height 2.75 inches