Late 18th Century Meiji Period Blue and White Japanese Plates With Cut Corners - A Pair

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A striking pair of large Japanese blue and white porcelain plates from the Meiji period (1868–1912), featuring a distinctive cut … Read more A striking pair of large Japanese blue and white porcelain plates from the Meiji period (1868–1912), featuring a distinctive cut corner square form.

These pieces showcase a classic blue transfer decoration on the front, richly detailed and wonderfully preserved. The backs are also beautifully decorated, and unlike the front, appear to have been hand painted, providing a subtle but elegant contrast in technique.

Both plates remain in mint condition and come from a well regarded estate, owned by one family for generations. A fine and rare find for collectors of Japanese porcelain or lovers of Meiji-era craftsmanship. Circa 1880s. See less