Meiji Hand-Painted Kutani Porcelain Charger with Women and Vine Arbor, 1920s

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An exquisite hand-painted japanese porcelain charger showcasing the refined aesthetic of classic kutani ware. Set against a luminous white ground, … Read more An exquisite hand-painted japanese porcelain charger showcasing the refined aesthetic of classic kutani ware. Set against a luminous white ground, the scene depicts two women in finely rendered kimonos beneath an oversized, lush garden arbor. The playful contrast in scale between the tiny figures and the enormous, sprawling grape leaves gives the composition a charming, whimsical quality, almost reminiscent of a scene from the anime the secret world of arrietty. The composition is framed by a rich dark-glazed rim accented with delicate raised white moriage dot beading. The painterly execution relies on expressive ink outlines combined with subtle washes of sage green, lavender, vibrant cinnabar red, and turquoise, creating depth and movement throughout the oversized foliage and delicate purple fruit clusters supported by natural bamboo trellises. Verso, the plate bears a hand-painted two-character mark, 九谷造 (kutani-zo), translating to "made by/at kutani." fitted with a traditional wire wall hanger, this charger serves as a striking decorative wall display or tabletop statement piece that brings authentic japanese artistry and serene naturalism to any classic or eclectic interior.

marks & signatures mark: hand-painted in black calligraphy to the underside: 九谷造 (kutani-zo / "made by kutani"). Provenance/label: retains a vintage swedish collection/owner label on the base. Period & origin origin: japan (ishikawa prefecture / kutani kilns) period: late meiji to early taishō period (circa 1900–1920s) attributes category: decorative plates & chargers / asian art & antiques materials: hand-painted porcelain, ceramic, enamel, glaze place of origin: japan date of manufacture: circa 1900–1925 style: japanese kutani, meiji period. See less