1900s Phoenix Meiji Japanese Igezara Transferware Blue and White Porcelain Plate

Description

1900s Phoenix Meiji Japanese Igezara Transferware Blue and White Porcelain Plate

Early transferware design blue & white Japanese porcelain plate … more 1900s Phoenix Meiji Japanese Igezara Transferware Blue and White Porcelain Plate

Early transferware design blue & white Japanese porcelain plate with a ridged ("pie crust-style") iron brown rim.

"Igezara" is a term applied to heavy, durable everyday porcelain produced in Japan, primarily for the local market, from about the end of the Edo Period (mid 1800's) until early Taisho (early 1900's) in Arita, Saga in Kyushu, or in Gifu. Igezara was made for the common man and usually thickly potted so withstand wear and tear and daily use. The generally accepted period Igezara was made is 1880 - 1910 but may have had some early and late examples. The book Igezara by Alistair Seaton is the main reference book on this ware.

Circa: 1900.

Country: Japan.

Material: Porcelain

Dimensions:

Diameter: 9.84 inches
Depth: 1.18 inches

CONDITION NOTES
Some faded surfaces. Some scratches on the front, some small manufacturing imperfections on the back, small scratches on the back. Age weathered surfaces. Condition is appropriate for age and use. See photos for complete assessment.

At this time, all purchases will be shipped from Lisbon, Portugal (EU). For now, all shipments to the United States will be sent via an International Standard Shipping Service. The company responsible for the shipping will be CTT, the National Portuguese shipping company. CTT has an agreement with the United States Postal Service (USPS), so the handling/delivery of packages will be made by the USPS, and packages can be tracked using their website. On average, shipping to the US takes between 8-12 days. less