New Wharf Pottery Herat Brown Transfer Sponge Bowl 1885
$ 5.28
Description
New Wharf Pottery Herat Brown Transfer Sponge Bowl 1885. Markings: HERAT. Herat is the third largest city in Afghanistan. Examples found on the internet are identified in Japanese only. These crests or mons identified the Daimyo or Shogunate rather than an individual. New Wharf Pottery Herat Brown Transfer Sponge Bowl 1885 Dimensions: 4 ¾” in diameter 1 ¾” high Condition: Very good. Some stains in the bowl, slight crazing throughout. Markings: HERAT Rd No 26846 N W P Co B I remember buying this assuming it was yet another Bates Gildea and Walker Japonesque design. The marks indicate it is in fact New Wharf Pottery and the registration number places it squarely in 1885. Herat is the third largest city in Afghanistan. The design, however, clearly derives from a Japanese family crest. Examples found on the internet are identified in Japanese only. These crests or mons identified the Daimyo or Shogunate rather than an individual. This was useful in the clouds of battle when one wanted to see where the rest of your group was situated. Each shogunate would place their mon on the banners carried into battle. I cannot attest to whether or not this sponge bowl had a lid or strainer as many did, as I never seen another example of this pattern. So here you have the perfect small bowl for trinkets, nuts, or if serving sushi, wasabi sauce. Like much of New Wharf wares, it is well and lightly potted. Shipping weight with packing: 1 ½ pounds There are no refunds, please be sure you have read and understood the description provided. Display stand is not included. We accept PayPal only, no exceptions. It is assumed that payment will be made within 48 hours of close of sale. If for some reason prior arrangements need to be made, please contact me. Shipping charges will be waived if item is being purchased by an accredited institution of higher learning or museums with confirmed websites. US sales only please . USA Based E-Bay Accounts Only. Your satisfaction is our primary concern. Over careful packing and shipping assures a happy seller and a happy buyer. Antiquarian books are boxed and shipped Priority Mail; higher value fragile items are double boxed. Framed artwork is shipped flat through UPS. Any questions you may have will be cheerfully and promptly answered. Thanks for viewing my item!
