Bidspirit auction | JAPANESE ARITA IMARI BLACK SHIP

JAPANESE ARITA IMARI BLACK SHIP BOWL & COVER SETS - The assembled set of four porcelain wares are decorated with Black Ship Nanban designs on bowl and cover, or underplate, depicting Dutch traders and ships in red, blue, red black and gold. Each bowl measures 2.5H x 4.5 and each saucer is 4 inches in diameter. Without proof of exemption, be aware that internet sales tax applies to all Internet transactions and local sales tax may apply to local pick-up transactions. We happily provide seamless in-house packing and shipping services on nearly everything we sell. Until further notice, we cannot offer international shipping in-house. Dimensions Each bowl measures 2.5H x 4.5 and each saucer is 4 inches in diameter. Condition One bowl has a chip on the upper rim. Otherwise, very good condition. There are no other chips, cracks, repairs, scratches or areas of heavy wear. Provenance Provenance: The estate of John Adair Jr. (1942-2025), founder and proprietor of Kurofune Antiques, Tokyo (est. 1978). A world-renowned destination for Japanese basketry, prints and furniture, Kurofune was a landmark destination featured in The New York Times, The New Yorker, and The Wall Street Journal.