Japanese Porcelain Plate Blue White Prunus Literati Land Arita Meiji Period 19C

Name: Japanese Porcelain Plate Blue White Prunus Literati Land Arita Meiji Period 19C
SKU: INV4278
Price: 23.00 GBP
Availability: InStock

£23.00

Inventory Code: INV4278

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Japanese Porcelain Plate Blue White Prunus Literati Land Arita Meiji Period 19C

ITEM DETAILS

Inventory Code: INV4278

Object: Plate

Material: Porcelain

Origin: Japan

Period: Meiji Period

Date: 19th Century

Decoration: Underglaze blue literati landscape with scholar beneath pine tree, prunus blossom border, river and distant boat scene

Mark: Unmarked

MEASUREMENTS

Diameter: 9.5 in / 24.2 cm

Height: 1.2 in / 3.0 cm

CONDITION

FAIR (3/5) – Hairline crack visible from the reverse extending to the rim, minor rim frits and age-related wear. Please review the photos carefully for more details.

DESCRIPTION

A finely painted Japanese Arita porcelain plate decorated in underglaze blue. The central scene depicts a seated scholar beside a rustic dwelling beneath a large pine tree, overlooking a peaceful waterside landscape with distant boat and flying birds. The wide border is filled with stylized prunus blossom against a geometric lattice ground. The delicate brushwork and soft cobalt tones are characteristic of late Edo to Meiji export wares. An attractive and decorative cabinet display piece.

COLLECTOR’S NOTE

Blue and white Arita porcelain remained highly sought after during the Meiji period, particularly scenic wares inspired by literati painting traditions. Prunus blossom motifs symbolized perseverance and renewal, while scholarly landscape scenes reflected ideals of contemplation and harmony with nature. Such export porcelains were widely collected in Europe during the late 19th century.

NOTES

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