Antique Miniature Ko-Imari Porcelain with Phoenix and Cloud Motif

This small Ko-Imari porcelain dish, measuring about 3 inches in diameter, beautifully reflects the artistry of early Edo-period Arita ware. Hand-painted with a rich cobalt blue underglaze and vibrant overglaze enamels of red, green, and gold tones, the piece features a central medallion depicting a traditional pavilion scene framed by stylized phoenixes in flight.

The careful balance of color and composition—soft clouds drifting among the graceful birds—creates a sense of movement and harmony that is quintessentially Japanese. Despite its intimate size, the dish embodies the refinement and vitality that made Ko-Imari porcelain so treasured both in Japan and abroad. A delicate yet striking example of 17th–18th century craftsmanship, it captures the spirit of beauty and balance that defines Japan’s golden age of porcelain

Dimension: 5 inches

Condition: Excellent, like new