{"product_id":"japanese-kutani-aka-e-nesting-bowl-set-three-karako-children-peony-meiji-10w","title":"Antique Japanese Kutani Aka-e Nesting Bowl Set Three Karako Children Peony Meiji 10\"W","description":"\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJapanese Kutani Aka-e Nesting Bowl Set Three Karako Children Peony Meiji 10 Inch\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-pre-wrap leading-[1.7]\"\u003eJapan, Meiji period, c. 1880–1910\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-pre-wrap leading-[1.7]\"\u003eLarge: approx. 10 in. dia × 4 in. H (25 × 10 cm); Medium and small graduated accordingly \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eA matched set of three graduated nesting bowls (重ね鉢, kasane hachi) in Kutani (九谷) porcelain, decorated in the aka-e (赤絵) overglaze enamel tradition in iron-red, grey-green, amber, and gold. The interior of each bowl is organized by a bold sweeping iron-red cloud-form cartouche dividing the composition into two zones: the upper register filled with lush botan (牡丹, peony) and mixed foliage, the lower presenting a scene of karako (唐子) — Chinese-style children at play beneath a pine tree, rendered with the animated, fine-line brushwork characteristic of accomplished Meiji Kutani figure painting. Gold scrollwork accents the cartouche borders. The exterior carries alternating white-reserve panels with floral sprays and iron-red ground panels with gilt arabesque, the foot ring banded in orange. All three bases bear the three-character red enamel mark 九谷造 (Kutani-zō). The bowls nest cleanly together.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eCondition: Good overall; enamel and gold decoration intact across all three pieces with minor age wear. The largest bowl shows light crazing to the glaze consistent with age. No chips or cracks noted.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eA complete and well-matched graduated set — the karako subject and bold aka-e palette are among the most collectible expressions of Meiji Kutani production, and intact nesting sets of three are increasingly difficult to source.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Consignment","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49035809292605,"sku":"24C*CG044","price":395.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0684\/2348\/3709\/files\/C01D4785-BE98-4989-82B6-281F10230D19.jpg?v=1719610460","url":"https:\/\/shogunsgallery.com\/products\/japanese-kutani-aka-e-nesting-bowl-set-three-karako-children-peony-meiji-10w","provider":"Shogun's Gallery","version":"1.0","type":"link"}