Theory of Decadence

Exceptional Arita-yaki Imari Octagon shape, Rice Bowl and Lid. Most likely made by the Kakiemon Kiln. Manufacture date unknown. The bottom is clearly stamped, but my limited grasp of the Japanese language and conflicting internet resources are making absolute identification a challenge. This particular piece is in excellent condition, with no chips, cracks, or repairs and vibrant enamels with no fading.

**History of Kakiemon (from Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia)
Kakiemon (Japanese:柿右衛門) is a style of Japanese enameled ceramics, traditionally produced at the factories of Arita, in Japan's Hizen province (today, Saga Prefecture) from the mid-17th century onwards. The style shares much in common with the Chinese "Famille Verte" style. The superb quality of its enamel decoration was highly prized in the West and widely imitated by the
major European porcelain manufacturers.
In 1971 the craft technique was designated an Important Intangible Cultural Property by the Japanese government; a double climbing kiln in Arita used for the firing of Kakiemon has also been designated a National Historic Site