Fukagawa Seiji Japan, Pair Of Very Large Dishes From The Meiji Period (1868-1912)

pair of two large dishes from the Fukagawa factory,
Meiji period (1868-1912).
Octagonal in section with a serrated edge, the interior decorated with golden and polychrome enamels, featuring a woman and three children walking under flowery wisteria silhouetted against a brown background, the flared sides featuring a repetitive pattern of ribbon-knotted brocade balls and stylized clouds, signed Fukagawa-tsukuru

the brand represented on the underside of the porcelain is that of the famous Japanese house Fukagawa Seiji (深 川 製 磁), originally from Arita (Japan).

Signature details:
The symbol of Mount Fuji: The stylized outline of Mount Fuji can be seen above the characters.

The inscription: The vertical characters painted in blue under cover correspond to the manufactory’s signature (Fukagawa-sei / 深 川 製).

Origin and time: Founded in 1894 by Chuji Fukagawa, the factory is renowned for its translucent white porcelain and distinctive cobalt blue (often called Fukagawa Blue). It became an official supplier to the Imperial Court of Japan from 1910.