When a dragon inseminates a crane, the resulting offspring, a phoenix is also a symbol of prosperity. The beautiful clay body fired at high temperature makes it resonate wonderfully. The duration of the production of this pattern was 30 years, which started in 1925. We strongly suspect that this particular piece predates the onset of the China war in the early 1930s. The patterns drawn with gold on the rim are faded in limited areas, inevitable after certain period of use.
Plate is in excellent condition.
No chips, perfect resonance. Please email for rates to other destinations. Since the mid-1600's, Kutani porcelain has been amongst the most appreciated porcelains in Japan through out its long history. Lions were generally unwitnessed by eastern peoples in ancient times and as such the depiction of the Karajishi took on imaginary qualities. The Karajishi is auspicious icon and people in China used to place them at the entrance of their homes to expel evils end invite good luck.