{"product_id":"meiji-taisho-kutani-hand-painted-plate-flowers-butterfly-signed-19th-c","title":"Meiji–Taishō Kutani Hand-Painted Plate Flowers \u0026 Butterfly, Signed 19th C","description":"\u003cp\u003e\n This is an authentic Japanese Kutani hand-painted porcelain plate dating to the late Meiji-early Taishō period, circa 1890-1930. The plate is beautifully decorated in classic Kutani enamel work featuring:\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n Deep iron-red cloud scrolls along the rim\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n A soft blue mountain wash in the background\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n A striped vase of red florals with raised enamel\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n Two bright butterflies in red and yellow\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n A traditional red geometric fence motif\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n A hand-brushed artist seal in red on the reverse\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n All decoration is fully hand-painted with individual brushstrokes visible throughout. The floral sprays show delicate raised enamel, and the landscape elements demonstrate the soft shading typical of Meiji-Taishō Kutani studio work.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n Age Estimated c.1890-1930, consistent with the style of enamels, porcelain body, painter's technique, and period seal mark.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n Condition\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n Minor age wear and pinpoint glaze pitting typical of older hand-fired porcelain.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n Colors remain vivid and stable.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n Measurements\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n Approx. 8.25 inches diameter\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n About Kutani Porcelain\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n Kutani ware is celebrated for its bright overglaze enamels—especially iron-red, green, yellow, and blue—and for its hand-painted floral and landscape subjects. Pieces from this era show the transition from traditional Meiji painting to early modern Japanese export work.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n A charming and decorative example of late 19th century hand-painted Kutani porcelain.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Antique Spirit","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52463816540292,"sku":null,"price":199.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0989\/5257\/7156\/files\/10_d20a43a3-661c-489f-89ad-603190f1ef29.jpg?v=1783229000","url":"https:\/\/antiquespirit.online\/products\/meiji-taisho-kutani-hand-painted-plate-flowers-butterfly-signed-19th-c","provider":"Antique Spirit","version":"1.0","type":"link"}