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Antique Japanese Ceramic Tray with Plum and Calligraphy Design

Origin

Japan

Period

19th Century

Dimensions

W.	8.25 in;	H.	9.5 in;	D.	1.25 in;
W.	20.96 cm;	H.	24.13 cm;	D.	3.18 cm;

Description

Tray has a painting of a plum blossom, and a poem in stylized calligraphy about plum in early spring. This tray would have been used to serve sweets during tea ceremony. Comes in its original wooden (kiri) storage box and with its own beautiful silk jacket. Signature on the bottom of the plate reads: Kenzan (a descendant of Kenzan Ogata).

Styles / Movements

Asian, Modern

Dealer Reference Number

A5163

Incollect Reference Number

362448