Antique Japanese Fukagawa Arita Porcelain Plates 8.25” Meiji Red Set

Description

View Antique Japanese Fukagawa Arita Porcelain Plates 8.25” Meiji Red Set with current marketplace pricing, condition, product images and item details. Each plate bears the hand-painted red Fukagawa mark (深川製 / Fukagawa sei) to the underside. These plates were produced for the Western export market and exemplify the high artistic standard for which Fukagawa is renowned. Antique Japanese Fukagawa Arita Porcelain Cabinet Plates – Late Meiji Period A fine group of hand-painted Japanese porcelain plates by Fukagawa Seiji (Arita), dating to the late Meiji to early Taishō period (circa 1895–1925). Each plate is decorated in rich iron red (aka-e) with gilt scrolling and polychrome enamels, featuring auspicious and classical Japanese motifs including dragons, phoenixes, cranes, floral cartouches, and landscape scenes. These plates were produced for the Western export market and exemplify the high artistic standard for which Fukagawa is renowned. Each plate bears the hand-painted red Fukagawa mark (深川製 / Fukagawa sei) to the underside. Details: • Origin: Japan (Arita) • Maker: Fukagawa Seiji • Date: Late Meiji – Early Taishō, c. 1895–1925 • Material: Porcelain • Decoration: Hand-painted iron red, gilt, and enamels • Diameter: 8.25 inches (21 cm) • Mark: Handwritten red Fukagawa sei Condition: Very good antique condition overall. Light surface wear and consistent with age and use. No cracks or repairs observed. Please review photographs carefully, as they form part of the description. Category: Antiques › Asian Antiques › Japan › Plates.

Primary Material

Porcelain & Pottery

Color

Multi-Color

Original/Reproduction

Antique Original

Region of Origin

Japan

Age

1850-1899

Maker

Fukagawa

Country of Origin

Japan