Antique Japanese plate, set of 5
shallow bowl or plate decorated with gold enamel depicting storks and chrysanthemum flowers. Excellent condition. Have a matching set of 5, signature, in cinnamon color, on back in old script characters Plates are all similar but vary in decoration, clearly each hand done. When I say vary in decoration I refer to the same character and color palate but the thickness of branches, number and locations of leaves are all different
8.5” diameter
Secondhand Store
Yes
Hi Greg,
Thank you for contacting Mearto with your appraisal inquiry.
Kutani ware is Japanese porcelain and stoneware produced primarily in Ishikawa Prefecture (the old Kaga domain) beginning around 1655. It is famous for bold overglaze enamels, dramatic narrative or landscape scenes, a rich, jewel-like color palette and dense, decorative surfaces.
The characters on the back likely identify the location these were made but I don't recognize them and running them past a digital scanner doesn't bring up anything conclusive. They likely date to the first half of the 20th Century and are worth about $40-60 each (compared to mass-produced Japanese export plates such as by Noritake, which are worth a fraction of that).
Based on the photos and information provided, and subject to examination, this is:
A set of five Japanese Kutaniware gilt porcelain plates
made in Japan, for the export market, early 20th Century
Of circular section with scalloped rim with parcel gilding, depicting cranes and flowering vines. Indistinctly marked on the reverse.
each 8-1/2 inches diameter
CONDITION: These appear to be in good condition; value assumes no breaks, chips or repairs.
PROVENANCE: Acquired at a secondhand store
$200-300*
*represents a fair-market value for auction purposes; retail or asking price may vary.
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~ Delia
