![Pair of porcelain chargers. Japan. 19th century. Arita ware. Underglaze blue decoration of gourds: Pair of porcelain chargers. Japan. 19th century. Arita ware. Underglaze blue decoration of gourds and foliage. 15.5in diameter.](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/4503/333036/179787503_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718128433)
Arita Antique
![Pair of porcelain chargers. Japan. 19th century. Arita ware. Underglaze blue decoration of gourds: Pair of porcelain chargers. Japan. 19th century. Arita ware. Underglaze blue decoration of gourds and foliage. 15.5in diameter.](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/4503/333036/179787503_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718128433)
![A Japanese Arita porcelain large armorial dish, early 18th century,: A Japanese Arita porcelain large armorial dish, early 18th century, the central acanthus armorial with a vacant shield, the broad border decorated with scrolling acanthus and birds, reserved with four](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/503/333108/179823354_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718267699)
![JAPANESE PORCELAIN ARITA SOMETSUKE BOWL: Japanese Porcelain Arita Sometsuke Bowl - Blue on white porcelain bowl mimicing Ming Dynasty pieces / Pavillion and mountain landscape scene inside bowl / marked on base. / Measures: 3"H x 7.5" diamet](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/49/333238/179983466_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718316195)
![Pair Japanese 17th Cent. Arita Porcelain Jars: Pair Japanese 17th Cent. Arita Porcelain Jars 10''x9''. Blue and white underglaze motifs of medallions. Unmarked. Excellent condition, examined under blacklight. 17th century, Edo period.](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1400/333494/180083438_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718395273)
![Two Japanese Arita Ware Large Chargers: Two Japanese Arita Ware Large Chargers, late 19th/early 20thc. With scalloped edge, decorated to the centers with chrysanthemum flowers on leafy branches. Dimensions: 18 in. dia. Condition: Very good](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/6279/333420/180029481_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718385490)
![Japanese 17th Cent. Arita Porcelain Kendi: Japanese 17th Cent. Arita Porcelain Kendi 8''x7''. Blue and white underglaze with landscape and phoenix motifs. Spout has slight hairline crack and one flake to top rim. Overall excellent condition, e](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1400/333494/180083439_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718395273)
![2 Antique Japanese Arita Meiji Porcelain Plates: 2 Antique Japanese Arita Meiji Porcelain Plates, Signed. Larger measures 9 inches in diameter.](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/2514/333597/180205191_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718480530)
![An exceptionally large Japanese blue and white Arita 'tigers' vase, Meiji, 19th C.: H.: 139,5 cm](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/4375/332542/179376712_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717672432)
![Pair Japanese Arita blue and white porcelain bucket form vases: Pair Japanese Arita blue and white porcelain bucket form vases. 6.75" high.](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/306/333568/180160528_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718407263)
![Arita Incense Burner in Japan.: Arita Incense Burner in Japan.](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/3209/331829/179012809_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717741860)
![(lot of 2) Japanese Arita porcelain boats: (lot of 2) Japanese Arita porcelain boats. 9.5" and 15" across.](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/306/333568/180160524_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718407263)
![Japanese Arita porcelain charger: Japanese Arita porcelain charger. 18.75" across.](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/306/333568/180160425_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718407263)
![A Japanese Porcelain Pitcher: raised design - most likely Arita - well made and well designed - 7 1/2" tall](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/3256/333619/180220098_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718569650)
![A Japanese Imari or Arita Charger: 19th century - 13 1/2" in diameter](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/3256/332913/179700556_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717997248)
![Antique Imari/Arita Bowl: possibly Kakiemon Imari/Arita - 19th century - 9 1/2" in diameter](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/3256/332913/179700846_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717997248)
![10 Japanese Arita Cups, and other decorative items.: The group consisting of a wood box containing ten Arita blue and white cups; a collection of porcelain horses ofMuwang(approx. 2 1/2in to 3 1/2in long); a black lacquer box (finial detached), and anot](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/4473/333789/180326758_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718732788)
![A Japanese Arita/Imari Plate: 19th century - please note: hairline as shown - 12 1/4" in diameter](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/3256/333620/180254270_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718627212)
![A Signed Japanese Arita Charger: 10 1/4" in diameter](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/3256/333620/180253844_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718627212)
![Antique Japanese Arita Meiji Porcelain Charger: Antique Japanese Arita Meiji Porcelain Charger. Measures 15 inches in diameter.](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/2514/333597/180205192_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718480530)
![3 Antique Japanese Arita Meiji Porcelain Bowls: 3 Antique Japanese Arita Meiji Porcelain Bowls, One Signed. Larger measures 8 inches in diameter.](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/2514/333597/180205190_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718480530)
![A Japanese Imari/Arita Square Plate: 19th century - 10 1/4" square](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/3256/333619/180220259_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718569650)
![A Japanese Imari/Arita Shallow Bowl or Charger: Blue and White - 19th century - 13" in diameter](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/3256/332913/179700555_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717997248)
![A Japanese Imari/Arita Blue and White Bowl: 19th century - 10 3/4" in diameter](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/3256/332913/179700554_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717997248)
News about Arita Antique
![NYC restaurant serves $2,500 cocktail for National Margarita Day](https://www.liveauctioneers.com/news/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/Featured-Margarita.png)
NYC restaurant serves $2,500 cocktail for National Margarita Day
NEW YORK – Today is National Margarita Day, and to celebrate the auspicious occasion, New York’s Selena Rosa Restaurant is serving up a very special version of the classic Mexican libation. There’s only one catch. Its eye-watering price is $2,500.
![El Museo del Barrio names Margarita Aguilar director](https://www.liveauctioneers.com/news/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/2011_0804_WTM3_The_Fixers_0056_lead.jpg)
El Museo del Barrio names Margarita Aguilar director
NEW YORK (AP) – El Museo del Barrio has named a new director. The museum says Margarita Aguilar will take up the position starting in September. Aguilar worked as a curator at the Manhattan museum from 1998 to 2006 and is currently vice president and senior specialist in Latin American art at Christie’s. She succeeds […]
![Modernism and Asian art lead our five items to watch](https://www.liveauctioneers.com/news/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/160431304_1_x.webp)
Modernism and Asian art lead our five items to watch
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![The peony and the peacock: classic motifs in Asian art](https://www.liveauctioneers.com/news/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/Screen-Shot-2022-06-15-at-9.42.49-AM.png)
The peony and the peacock: classic motifs in Asian art
NEW YORK — Asian art and antiques are rich in symbolism. Among the most beloved fauna and flora motifs in this region and culture are peacocks and peonies — so much so that the two have even become fixtures in Western art.