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An Antique Japanese Porcelain Plate

Offered by: Tishu

Description
An antique Japanese porcelain plate circa 19th century Meiji era. Decorated with over glaze featuring three ladies in waiting. In the garden, the rock grottoes, a cherry tree in blossom, a half hidden banana tree and a few peeking peonies, suggest a subtropical scenery. The ladies were pictured as holding various item, a fly whisk, a mirror, and a fan, implying their status of high status maiden. The back of the plate is marked with a single character within a red seal as well as impressed with a Japanese potter's seal.

More Information

Period:	19th Century
Materials:	ceramic
Condition:	Good. Free of chips, cracks or breakages. There is a minor flaking of glazed on the lower skirt of one lady as shown. Base shows expected contact wear.
Creation Date:	late 19th century
Styles / Movements:	Other, Asian, Traditional
Incollect Reference #:	284128

Dimensions

H.	2 in;	Diam.	14.4 in;
H.	5.08 cm;	Diam.	36.58 cm;

Message from Seller:

Our collection ranges from Neolithic Art to 20th century collectible art and design. It spans 5000 thousand years of history and crosses many civilizations and cultures. Our aesthetic strongholds are Mid-century studio design, Japanese and Korean art, Asian Textile Art and Contemporary Aboriginal Art. The diversity is united behind our singular vision to seek for timeless beauty and driven purely by our passion