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Japanese Studio Porcelain Plate by Genroku browse these categories for related items... All Items: Antiques:Regional Art:Asian:Japanese:Porcelain: Pre 1920: item # 76264 Please refer to our stock # 2B-537 when inquiring.
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| Unusual Japanese studio porcelain plate formed in the shape of a cherry blossom. Ca. 1900. The front is decorated with a floral design, consisting of a large tree peony blossom painted in varying shades of pink and mauve overglaze enamels complimented by underglaze blue leaves with green veins. The underglaze blue signature under the base, which is set off to the left side, reads “Genroku sei.” The shape of the distinctly notched cherry blossom petal is quite unique. This lovely blossom, indigenous to Japan, is accepted as the national flower. The peony is emblematic of regal power and wealth, for its large petals create an impression of great prosperity, dignity and power. Tominaga Genroku was one of the principal potters of Ureshino near Arita. He was a highly skilled Japanese-style painter and potter as well as a teacher at the Tokyo School of Fine Arts. He exhibited his work only at Japanese exhibitions, and later he became head of the Protection of Cultural Properties Commission. He won a “santo shohai” (third prize) at the Fifth National Industrial Exposition in 1903. Genroku’s works are highly regarded and are considered to be of the caliber of those by more widely known studio potters such as Makuzu Kozan. Examples of Genroku’s work are featured in the world famous Khalili Collection entitled “Treasures of Imperial Japan.” Condition is excellent. Overall dimensions: 10” diameter, 1 1/2" high. | |||||||||
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