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Arita Blue and White Porcelain Sculpture of Jo and Uba

Arita Blue and White Porcelain Sculpture of Jo and Uba


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Directory: Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Japanese: Porcelain: Pre 1900: Item # 946034

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Japanese Meiji Period Blue and White Arita Porcelain Sculpture of Jo and Uba, an old and wrinkled couple who care for the pine trees and gather needles in Takasago, (based on a Noh play). Jo is depicted with a rake and Uba with a broom of twigs. This famous couple symbolizes Marital Love and Fidelity, and were created by Arita porcelain masters to bring marital bliss to a home. Male: 14.5 inches (37cm) high, Female: 13 inches (33cm) high.