Vintage Japanese Porcelain Bowl Set, 1966 - 1989 (Late Showa) | SKU: 26M-641

Japanese Mitsutachi Porcelain Bowl Set | Vintage Dining Serveware & Decorative Display, 1966-1989 (Late Showa), SKU 26M-641

A curated set of three hand-painted porcelain bowls in contrasting classical styles, presented in their original wooden gift box.

A mitsutachi -- literally "a set of three vessels" -- is a traditional Japanese gift presentation of matched or complementary ceramic pieces, offered together as a complete ensemble for the table. This set brings together three shallow oval bowls in distinct but harmonious decorative traditions: one rendered in bold sometsuke (underglaze blue-and-white) with densely painted peony scrollwork and a copper-toned rim; a second in the same blue-and-white style but presenting a more intimate petal-shaped form with a central medallion of peonies; and a third in the aka-e (overglaze red and green) manner, its ivory ground enlivened with chrysanthemums, trailing vines, and a delicate single motif at center. The yellow-glazed exterior of the third bowl adds a warm, strikingly graphic contrast. All three pieces feature the characteristic lobbed, flower-shaped rim that evokes the refinement of classical Japanese porcelain antiques. The set is housed in its original kiri (paulownia) wood box, brush-inscribed on the lid, with one maker's mark visible in underglaze blue on the base of the yellow-ground bowl -- hallmarks of a quality gift commission from the Late Showa era.

In a modern home, this vintage Japanese porcelain set is as versatile as it is beautiful. Use the bowls individually at a Japanese-inspired dinner table to serve small appetizers, pickles, or desserts -- each piece a miniature work of art. Style them as a living room accent grouped on a display shelf or wooden tray for a wabi-sabi aesthetic that blends naturally with Japandi-style interiors. The original wooden box adds provenance and display value, making this set a truly unique housewarming gift or a standout gift for collectors and Japanophiles who appreciate handcrafted Japanese ceramics with a genuine story to tell.

• Origin: Japan
• Era: 1966-1989 (Late Showa)
• Material: Glazed porcelain; original kiri (paulownia) wood presentation box
• Use: Table service for small dishes, condiments, and side courses; formal gift presentation
• Modern Use: Dining table serveware for appetizers or desserts; decorative display grouped on a shelf or tray; unique housewarming gift presented in original wooden box
• Features: Set of three lobbed oval bowls in two distinct decorative styles -- sometsuke blue-and-white peony scrollwork and aka-e red-and-green chrysanthemum motif; copper-toned rim accents; yellow-glazed exterior on one bowl with polychrome fruit-and-leaf interior medallion; maker's mark in underglaze blue; housed in original brush-inscribed kiri wood gift box
• Dimensions: 8 1/2"W x 6 1/2"D
• Condition: Excellent

A rare matched set of vintage Japanese porcelain antiques -- three beautifully painted bowls in their original presentation box, ready to bring color, history, and craftsmanship to any modern table or display.

We use professional studio lighting to highlight the natural character of the wood. As a result, the tone may appear slightly warmer than under natural daylight.

All vintage and antique items are sold as-is. Each piece may exhibit signs of age, including scratches, wear, or minor imperfections. These are not considered defects but natural evidence of the item’s authenticity and age.