Antique Japanese Edo Era c 1850's Imari Ceramic Bowl w/ Quail 6" Suzuribako This is a vintage Chinese

This is a vintage Chinese hexagonal green enameled jar

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Antique Japanese Edo Era c 1850's Imari Ceramic Bowl w/ Quail 6" Suzuribako This is a vintage ChineseThis is an antique Japanese late Edo Era (c. 1800 to 1860) Imari ceramic bowl all hand painted in gold, blue, red and green with various floral design and two ground birds, perhaps quail. This bowl measures 6" in diameter by 3 1 4" tall (15 x 8. 5 cm). Having been well cared for this bowl remains in fine condition with no chips, cracks or hairlines though there are a few spot of enamel glaze missing.