Deep Plate At Mt Fuji Kutani

Kutani Soup Plate, Mt. Fuji,
Signed, Circa 1910.

A green-glazed Kutani porcelain plate decorated with a finely painted white landscape of Mount Fuji and trees.

The lower section features traditional polychrome and gilt Japanese motifs, including various symbolic attributes such as ritual objects, an ornate shell, and a red coral motif. The rim is highlighted with a gilt line.

A painted signature in Japanese characters appears on the right side. Kutani-yaki is a Japanese ceramic style that emerged in the 17th century in the Kutani region near Ishikawa. It is known for its polychrome colors, bold patterns, and glossy glazes. Its decorations are detailed and often inspired by nature or geometric designs.

Diameter: 17.8 cm; Thickness: 3.3 cm