Details
- Dimensions
- 15ʺW × 2.25ʺD × 15ʺH
- Period
- 1950s
- Country of Origin
- Japan
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
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- Materials
- Ceramic
- Condition
- Good Condition, Original Condition Unaltered, Some Imperfections
- Color
- Blue
- Condition Notes
- very good. No chips or cracks. Minimal color fading due to age. very good. No chips or cracks. Minimal color fading due to age. less
- Description
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The Japanese platter features large koi (carp) fish, waterfall and cherry blossom trees elegantly hand-painted in the Mino ware style. …
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The Japanese platter features large koi (carp) fish, waterfall and cherry blossom trees elegantly hand-painted in the Mino ware style. This is a typical design of the Minoyaki style dating back to mid-17th century, depicting the nature-themed daring design and distinctive bright colors.
Glazed and baked plain ware, painted with indigo color Gosu and overglaze with red, green, yellow and indigo as a top coat. Based on the color red, gives its name, “Akae” (which means red painting).
Koi are becoming a universal symbol of peace all over the world. By the Heian period (794-1185), koi fish were already popular and kept by nobles in Japan.
Diameter 15 inches.
The beauty and presence of this large platter will add a touch of color and feng-sui to your everyday life.
Condition: very good. No chips or cracks. Minimal color fading due to age.
Provenance: Nagasaki area, Japan.
Interested buyers are highly interested to ask all necessary questions before purchase. less
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