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Japanese Studio Porcelain Plate with Herons, Senpoen browse these categories for related items... All Items: Archives:Regional Art:Asian:Japanese: Pre 1910: item # 1009403 Please refer to our stock # 2-869 when inquiring.
B & C Antiques P. O. Box 291 Derby, CT 06418 203-929-7312 Guest Book SOLD |
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This striking Japanese studio porcelain dish is hand painted with a design of white herons set against a dark green ground. Meiji period, ca. 1900-1910. On the reverse there is a four-character signature in underglaze blue that reads “Senpoen sei” (made by Senpoen), a porcelain manufacturer in Gifu City. The coloration of the herons is soft and subtle, with the white gradually darkening into a light and then darker shade of green and ultimately fading into the background of the dish. The white herons – highlighted by deep blue eyes and beaks -- contrast beautifully with the dark green ground, and the composition creates a dramatic overall effect. The reverse is undecorated except for the underglaze blue four-character Senpoen mark. The low foot rim is unglazed, showing a very pure, fine-grained and high-quality white porcelain clay. CONDITION is excellent. Light surface scratching consistent with age and usage; no cracks, chips or restoration. DIMENSIONS: 7 ¼” (18.5 cm) diameter, 1 ¼” (3.2 cm) high. |
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