Vintage Japanese Porcelain Plates Set of 4 Geisha Bijin Scalloped Rim 6.2"

Description

View Vintage Japanese Porcelain Plates Set of 4 Geisha Bijin Scalloped Rim 6.2" with current marketplace pricing, condition, product images and item details. Finished with a vibrant iron-red scalloped rim and subtle fluted radial molding, these small side plates bring mid-century global eclectic warmth to wall displays, credenza vignettes, or curated china cabinets. Overview  This refined set of four mid-century Japanese export porcelain plates features a classic narrative scene depicting two figures in traditional attire strolling through a serene garden setting complete with pagodas, torii structures, and flowering botanicals. Finished with a vibrant iron-red scalloped rim and subtle fluted radial molding, these small side plates bring mid-century global eclectic warmth to wall displays, credenza vignettes, or curated china cabinets. Deep Cultural & Historical Background  Rooted in the post-WWII Showa period export ceramic movement, these pieces draw upon the rich legacy of  bijin-ga —artistic portraiture celebrated for depicting elegant women amidst natural and architectural beauty. Crafted from fine white kaolin clay, each plate features a transfer-printed landscape foundation enhanced by hand-applied polychrome enamels in emerald green, brilliant cinnabar-red, and rich black accents. The fluted edge echoes classical shell-inspired motifs favored in traditional Japanese ceramic molding, while the backstamping in red iron oxide ("JAPAN") reflects mid-20th-century export standardization for international art markets. Condition & Surface Character  The set remains structurally sound with vibrant enamel color preservation across all four central compositions. Minor shallow chipping is present along the delicate crimped outer rim edges, consistent with age and traditional utility. Fine, light micro-crazing and subtle manufacturing glaze irregularities appear on the reverse side near the foot rings, reinforcing their hand-finished vintage character. Dimensions & Stand Inclusion Height:  0.75 inches Width/Diameter:  6.2 inches Depth:  6.2 inches Weight Profile:  Light Mounting/Display:  Display stand not included. Category: Antiques › Asian Antiques › Japan › Plates.

Primary Material

Porcelain & Pottery

Type

Asian Japanese Geisha

Color

Multi-Color

Original/Reproduction

Antique Original

Region of Origin

Japan

Age

1900-1940

Country of Origin

United States