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Faith.k
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Small blue and white Asian dish, don't know much about it yet. The color is. Very deep blue. Any clue to age/origin greatly appreciated!
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Posted 1 year ago
Faith.k
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Small blue and white Asian dish, don't know much about it yet. The color is. Very deep blue. Any clue to age/origin greatly appreciated!
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Gorgeous Asian bowl, the scalloping around the inner & outer rim is really lovely
technically it is not very deep blue but Nabeshima blue which they want to represent
These children are called "karako" (??), which literally translate to "Chinese children". "Kara" (?) is actually the character for the Tang dynasty (618-907) of China, considered by many as the golden age of Chinese culture and power. The little children design on pottery symbolizes health for sons & daughters and longevity/continuity.
The number of children on the design also have significance. You will probably see three, five or seven children. (Always odd, never even number!) The more children on the pottery, the higher is its grade.
you noticed these are the number of the kids is 3
this is a chasing butterfly scene kids
this is a rice bowl , but probably also a noodle bowl nowadays
i can,t the mark , i wonder if iw was part of a set, what they social antroposophical THE MAGIC OF 5
Japanese Food and the Rule of Five
Five is a very important number in our Bellevue Japanese restaurant. After all, Japan’s relationship with this number is a long-standing one, heavy with tradition. It comes through in art, in architecture, and especially in the food. So, the next time you take a meal at Flo, consider how the following are being expressed in your dining experience:
A Meal Should Please the Five Senses: A meal needs to do more than just smell good and taste good. It should also please the eye with good presentation. The feel of your utensils and dishes should please your tactile sense. The ambiance of your dining venue should satisfy your hearing.
A Meal Should Represent the Five Colors: In Japan, the five elemental colors are red, green, yellow, white, and black. Chefs try to include all five in a single meal, which serves to achieve a balance of nutritional benefits as well.
A Meal Should Include All Five Tastes: In addition to bitter, sour, salt, and sweet, Japan rounds off their list of five taste sensations with umami, which translates roughly to “savory”.
A Meal Should Include All Five Preparations: Japan counts five different ways food can be prepared, these being fried, simmered, steamed, roasted/grilled, and raw.
A Diner Should Reflect on the Five Attitudes: Buddhist tradition asks of its followers to reflect on five important points when they dine:
I reflect on the labor that went into bringing this food to me.
I reflect on my shortcomings, and on whether or not I am worthy of this meal.
Allow that my mind is free of prejudices and greed.
I accept this food to help me maintain good health.
I accept this food to help me continue my search for enlightenment.
made around 1970
That's great information Apostata, am I understanding that you have a restaurant in Bellvue Washington? I live in West Puget sound, and would love to visit your establishment, if so. Thank you again for the help! The bowl has a total of 7 children on it, so I guess that's a good thing?