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Description
This is a gorgeous Vintage Japanese Kutani Porcelain Decorative Plate featuring a meticulously detailed, hand-painted landscape scene. The central artwork beautifully illustrates multiple Geisha girls and children in traditional kimonos strolling through a classic Japanese garden complete with cherry blossoms, a traditional arched bridge, and mountains in the distance.
The plate is highly embellished with intricate Moriage (raised enamel dotting) and heavy Gold Gilt details that add an exquisite texture and depth to the clothing and scenery. The rim is beautifully scalloped with iron-red and gold geometric patterns. This style of export porcelain, often overlapping with the visual language of Satsuma ware, is a highly collectible example of early-to-mid 20th-century Japanese craftsmanship, making it a perfect statement piece for wall hanging or cabinet display.
Size and Weight
- Diameter: Approx. 9" (22.8 cm)
- Height: Approx. 1" (2.5 cm)
- Weight: 12 oz. (340 g)
Material
- Porcelain, Hand-Painted Enamels, Gold Gilt
Condition
- Overall: Very good vintage condition with excellent display quality. No chips, cracks, or hairlines.
- Front: The hand-painted geisha scene, heavy gold gilt, and raised moriage remain vibrant with only minor age-related shelf wear.
- Back: The base features the original red-and-gold Kutani (九谷) signature mark. There are some noticeable scratches surrounding the mark area as visible in the close-up photos, consistent with its vintage age and handling.
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