Massive Pair Antique Japanese Arita Porcelain Chargers Meiji Karako Butterflies

A very large pair of antique Japanese Arita porcelain chargers hand painted with *Karako chasing butterflies under **pine trees.
*Karako (唐子) is a Japanese term used in art with the depiction of Chinese children playing. The literal translation means "Tang children".
The theme of these playing children can be found in screens and ceramics and other forms of Japanese art. They symbolise the innocence and joy of childhood. Arita ware, Nabeshima ware and Hirado ware are typical examples of Japanese pottery that depicted karako. In painted form on ceramic ware, it often shows boys chasing butterflies.
In Japanese culture, the**pine tree is known to represent longevity, good fortune and steadfastness. It is commonly linked with virtue and long life, even immortality. The pine tree is iconic of the Japanese New Year, as a symbol of rebirth, renewal, and a bright (hopeful) future.


Date – Meiji period 1868 - 1912

Condition - Good

Size - 48.2cm & 46.8cm / 18.98ins & 18.43ins.
As so very often happens with such large pieces as these, one is slightly bigger than the other (14mm / 0.55ins) - impossible to tell unless you place one on top of the other!



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