TWO LARGE JAPANESE ARITA BLUE AND WHITE DISHES MEIJI 1868-1912 One decorated with a large scaly...

TWO LARGE JAPANESE ARITA BLUE AND WHITE DISHES

MEIJI 1868-1912

One decorated with a large scaly dragon emerging from crashing waves, with a band of stylised prunus to the rim, the other with three carp in a meandering stream and with large peonies and prunus flowers surrounding them, 54.7cm max. (2)

Provenance: from the collection of Edward and Julia Carter Preston, sold on behalf of The Hope Carter Preston Foundation, Liverpool. Edward Carter Preston (1885-1965) was a renowned Liverpool artist, sculptor and medalist, his daughter Julia Carter Preston (1926-2012) was a successful potter.