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Vintage Japanese Porcelain Bowl, Blue & White Floral Peony Motif, San船/Mifune Sailboat Mark

No. 234684

Vintage Japanese Porcelain Bowl, Blue & White Floral Peony Motif, San船/Mifune Sailboat Mark

Vintage Japanese Porcelain Bowl. Item No. 234684. Size: 5x2.5 inches. Weight: 8 oz. Condition: Good vintage condition with no cracks, or structural damage. Available now for $9.99, in person at Booth #99, Bliss Market, 390 Roseville Square, Roseville CA, or online through Bliss Market.

$9.99

Available now

Order online and Bliss Market professionally packs and ships it — same day on orders in by 6pm PT, next day after that — or holds it for you to collect at the booth. Message me before you head over and I'll confirm it's still on the shelf.

This is a beautiful vintage Japanese ceramic bowl featuring a classic blue and white underglaze design. The exterior is decorated with large, detailed peony blossoms set against a fine speckled background, bordered by a delicate traditional scroll pattern around the rim.

The underside of the foot ring features a crisp, circular blue underglaze maker's mark. The stamp displays the kanji/hanzi characters "三船" (Mifune), which translates to "Three Ships," positioned directly above a stylized graphic of three sailboats sailing on ocean waves. This specific mark is highly collectible and identifies the piece as authentic vintage Japanese tableware.

Condition & Features

Motif: Peonies, floral vines, geometric rim border

Pre-Owned

  • StyleTraditional Japanese Blue and White (Sometsuke)
  • MarkingsBlue underglaze "Mifune / Three Sailboats" stamp on the bottom
  • ConditionGood vintage condition with no cracks, or structural damage. Two chips on the stand rim add to the vintage charm. Minor manufacturing imperfections or light shelf wear on the unglazed foot ring consistent with age.

See it in person

Booth #99 · Bliss Market

390 Roseville Square, Roseville CA

Tuesday to Sunday, 10am to 6pm