Details
- Dimensions
- 18.11ʺW × 18.11ʺD × 2.36ʺH
- Styles
- Boho Chic
- Period
- 1970s
- Country of Origin
- Japan
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
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- Materials
- Porcelain
- Condition
- Good Condition, Original Condition Unaltered, Some Imperfections
- Color
- Blue
- Condition Notes
- Excellent — This vintage piece is in near original condition. It may show minimal traces of use and/or have slight … moreExcellent — This vintage piece is in near original condition. It may show minimal traces of use and/or have slight restorations. less
- Description
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Large Arita Porcelain Plate with the Image of a Minogame and Cranes from the Late Edo Period (mid-19th century).
An … more Large Arita Porcelain Plate with the Image of a Minogame and Cranes from the Late Edo Period (mid-19th century).
An authentic piece with finely executed blue decoration full of symbolism.
Dimensions: Height 6 cm, Diameter 48 cm. In very good condition. Marked at the bottom: 太明成化年製 (Arita-ware).
Symbolism of the design: A 'minogame' (蓑亀) is a turtle with algae growing on its shell, forming a tail-like extension. In Japanese folklore and symbolism, the minogame is associated with a long life and is often depicted with cranes, believed to live for a thousand years. Together, the minogame and cranes symbolize a wish for a long and healthy life. Additionally, the combination of pine trees, plum blossoms, and bamboo is known as the 'Three Friends of Winter' (冬の三友 or Fuyu no Sanyū). These three plants are admired for their ability to thrive in the harsh winter months and are considered auspicious symbols of endurance, perseverance, and resilience in the face of adversity. They are also associated with the new year and are often depicted together in various forms of art and decoration during the winter season in Japan. less
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