Vintage Japanese Kutani Porcelain Nesting Ashtrays - Set of 6 - Immortal Poets

Description

View Vintage Japanese Kutani Porcelain Nesting Ashtrays - Set of 6 - Immortal Poets with current marketplace pricing, condition, product images and item details. Each dish is hand-painted with a unique scholar/poet and elegant calligraphy on a crisp white porcelain ground. Markings: Each piece bears the authentic red "Kutani" (九谷) kiln mark on the underside. Up for sale is a beautiful set of six (6) vintage Japanese Kutani porcelain nesting ashtrays. These pieces feature the classic "Hyakunin Isshu" (One Hundred Poets) theme, a celebrated motif in Japanese art. Each dish is hand-painted with a unique scholar/poet and elegant calligraphy on a crisp white porcelain ground. Design Details: Artistry:  Hand-painted figures in traditional robes with intricate gold "Moriage" (raised enamel) detailing. Border:  The rims are decorated with a rich iron-red and gold "Karakusa" (scrolling vine/swirl) pattern. Markings:  Each piece bears the authentic red "Kutani" (九谷) kiln mark on the underside. Versatility:  While originally designed as nesting ashtrays, these make excellent decorative trinket dishes, ring holders, or salt cellars for a sophisticated table setting. Condition: Used. Category: Collectibles › Cultures & Ethnicities › Asian › 1900-Now › Japanese › Bowls & Plates.

Provenance

Ownership History Not Available

Culture

Japanese

Country of Origin

Japan