VTG Japanese Celadon Porcelain Swirl Fluted Bowls Fan Shou Longevity Motif Pair

Condition:

• Overall: Excellent vintage condition.
• Structure: No chips, cracks, crazing, or repairs. Note: These bowls feature an interior stepped rim designed to seat a lid, but the original lids are missing/not included.
• Details: The pale celadon glaze and hand-painted fan motifs are bright and intact. Minor, honest shelf-wear on the unglazed foot rings. 
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Add a touch of elegant Japanese design to your table with this beautiful pair of vintage porcelain bowls! These small bowls feature a delicate, pale celadon green glaze over a molded, swirl-fluted body. The exterior of each bowl is decorated with lovely fan-shaped cartouches featuring traditional landscapes, floral motifs, and the prominent red and gold "Shou" (longevity) character. Originally designed as chawanmushi (steamed egg custard) or covered soup bowls, these feature an inner ledge intended to hold a lid (lids are not included). They are perfect for serving rice, small sides, dipping sauces, or simply displaying as decorative Asian art pieces.

Specs:

• Item: Pair of Small Bowls / Chawanmushi Cups (No Lids)
• Origin: Japan
• Material: Porcelain
• Color: Pale Celadon Green with Multicolor Enamel & Gold Gilt
• Design: Molded Swirl / Hand-Painted Fan Cartouches / Shou Character
• Height: 2 3/4"
• Diameter: 4 1/2" (at top rim)
• Markings: Unmarked