Edo Period Polychrome Shallow Bowl

Japanese export porcelain bowl, c. 1670.
 
Dimensions: Approximately 13⅜” diameter x 2⅜” tall.
 
Decoration: 
The bowl is decorated with an overall design of clouds and pine tree with flowering plants at the base.
 
The pine tree limbs are filled with pine needles and pinecones. Some of the needles and pinecones have gilt highlights. As do the edges of the clouds.
 
The reverse is decorated with a blue vine.
 
The base is surrounded by three bands, bears kiln seven spurs, and bears an apocryphal Chenghua mark.
 
References:
Impey, “Japanese Export Porcelain”.
Jorg, “Fine & Curious, Japanese Export Porcelain in Dutch Collections”.
P.L.J. Arts, “Japanese Porcelain”.
Reichel, “Early Japanese Porcelain”.
Shimura, “The History of Imari, The Symbols and Mysteries of Antique Japanese Porcelain”.
New Orleans Museum of Art, “Imari, Japanese Porcelain for European Palaces”.
The Kyushu Ceramic Museum, “Complete Catalog of Shibata Collection”.
1250
 
Condition: Minor loss of gilding on the rim; otherwise in excellent condition consistent with age and usage. Please examine the photos; they are part of the description.