Antique Meiji Period Japanese Kutani Peony Gold Tray Platter, Shoza Style
£2,500.00
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Imagine a piece that instantly catches the eye and becomes the centre of attention. Before you is a magnificent antique Japanese tray, where the main focus is a lush floral composition. The surface blooms with magnificent peony flowers, a traditional Japanese symbol of wealth, prosperity, and nobility. Large buds tightly intertwine with graceful foliage, creating an incredibly dynamic design. The palette uses contrasting shades of deep blue, iron-red, turquoise, and delicate pink. The rim imitates expensive silk brocade, while the exterior is decorated with a trailing grapevine motif.
The flowers are crafted in the relief moriage manner: the petals are sculpted from overglaze enamels for a 3D effect. All free space is filled with a solid wash of matte gold in the Kinrande style. The surface is covered with a clear glaze featuring a deep, naturally formed network of crazing, ingrained with the dust of time.
This is a massive rectangular tray made of heavy earthenware. The difference in rim height (5.5 cm on one side and 5.2 cm on the other) proves it is hand-potted. On the bottom, two marks from firing supports are clearly visible, alongside a microscopic production firing fissure (a technological marker of antique ceramics). Length 30.8 cm, width 22.4 cm, weight 1722 grams.
The base bears five characters in iron-red overglaze enamel: Dai Nihon Kutani Zo (Great Japan, made in Kutani). This unmistakably dates the item to the Meiji era (1890-1910). Stylistically, the piece is a brilliant example of the development of the traditions of the outstanding master Kutani Shoza (1816-1883). The highest class of work indicates it was created by Master Shoza's followers in a leading workshop in Kanazawa or Terai (Ishikawa Prefecture).
The investment appeal of such works is growing. Unique Meiji items are increasingly rare due to the Japanese Sato-gaeri movement (repatriating national art). Finding a heavy Kutani tray of this Kinrande quality is difficult, making it a stellar interior accent and a wise investment.
Please study the accompanying photographs carefully, as they form an integral part of this description. If you have any questions, we will be happy to answer them. The item will be shipped with full tracking and insurance..
Antique Meiji Period Japanese Kutani Peony Gold Tray Platter, Shoza Style
£2,500.00
The flowers are crafted in the relief moriage manner: the petals are sculpted from overglaze enamels for a 3D effect. All free space is filled with a solid wash of matte gold in the Kinrande style. The surface is covered with a clear glaze featuring a deep, naturally formed network of crazing, ingrained with the dust of time.
This is a massive rectangular tray made of heavy earthenware. The difference in rim height (5.5 cm on one side and 5.2 cm on the other) proves it is hand-potted. On the bottom, two marks from firing supports are clearly visible, alongside a microscopic production firing fissure (a technological marker of antique ceramics). Length 30.8 cm, width 22.4 cm, weight 1722 grams.
The base bears five characters in iron-red overglaze enamel: Dai Nihon Kutani Zo (Great Japan, made in Kutani). This unmistakably dates the item to the Meiji era (1890-1910). Stylistically, the piece is a brilliant example of the development of the traditions of the outstanding master Kutani Shoza (1816-1883). The highest class of work indicates it was created by Master Shoza's followers in a leading workshop in Kanazawa or Terai (Ishikawa Prefecture).
The investment appeal of such works is growing. Unique Meiji items are increasingly rare due to the Japanese Sato-gaeri movement (repatriating national art). Finding a heavy Kutani tray of this Kinrande quality is difficult, making it a stellar interior accent and a wise investment.
Please study the accompanying photographs carefully, as they form an integral part of this description. If you have any questions, we will be happy to answer them. The item will be shipped with full tracking and insurance..