DETAILS
An antique Japanese porcelain boat form 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.
MARKS
Unmarked
PERIOD
Meiji (1868-1912)
DATE
Late 19th century
DIMENSIONS
Width 13.25 Depth 8.25 Height 3.5 inches