Antique Imari Black Ship Bowl and Cover

Japanese Imari porcelain from the 19th century. ‘Black Ship’ bowl and cover, Meiji Period. The bowl hand painted to one side with a large sailing ship with Dutch flags, whilst the reverse with a group of Dutch Traders in conversation. Set upon a foot rim painted with a continuous whorl motif, and having twin scroll cases painted within the rim. The cover similarly decorated. Diameter – 11.7 cm, 4 5/8”. Height – 7.5 cm, 3”. Bowl has a slight crack and cover chipped in 2 spots.