A rare and authentic example of Late Edo Period Japanese ceramics, this Seto ware plate—known as an Andon-zara—originally served as a functional oil catch beneath traditional paper-shaded lamps.
Dating to the 19th century, it exemplifies the refined craftsmanship and aesthetic principles of Japanese folk art.
The piece features hand-painted iron underglaze decoration in a classical Sansui landscape composition, depicting a traditional dwelling beneath a wind-swept tree with birds in flight. This spontaneous brushwork captures the essence of Edo-era artisanal practice. The cream-colored feldspathic glaze displays characteristic fine crazing that has developed naturally over more than a century, contributing to its distinguished patina.
The unglazed base reveals the authentic coarse texture of period Seto clay and bears a collector's mark.
Crafted from high-fired stoneware in Seto, Aichi Prefecture, this piece represents a significant example of Japanese Mingei—the folk art movement celebrated for its unpretentious beauty and functional elegance.
Highly collectible for scholars and enthusiasts of Japanese ceramics and decorative arts history.
Height: 2.5 cm |Diameter: 21,5cm. Weight: 682,5 gr. Origin: Seto, Japan | Condition: Antique, age-appropriate patina
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