Very Beautiful L Imari Bowl With A Scalloped Rim And Traditional Motifs In Gold, Blue And Red.

A rare and exceptional large Imari bowl, generously decorated with a rich design on white porcelain in gold, blue, and red. The motifs, in alternating small and large cartouches, depict floral nature scenes with wading birds against a backdrop of lush vegetation. The rim is scalloped, and the center features a motif of a richly decorated vase filled with flowers on a terrace bordered and equally decorated with cartouches depicting nature scenes enlivened by large birds. The stylized blue and red motifs are in keeping with the grand tradition of this ancestral craftsmanship. The base is decorated with a geometric frieze of blue chevrons, and below the foot is a signature of leafy fruit. A high-quality, highly ornamented piece, laden with sumptuous decoration, a pure delight for the eye. This piece, in perfect condition, rests on its dark carved wooden presentation stand. An important decorative piece from Asia, from a time when Europe imported only beauty...