Antique Japanese porcelain plate with samurai, Arita, c. 1860

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Dainty plate made of fine white porcelain, hand painting

On the bottom of the plate are hieroglyphics indicating the Hichozan Shinpo-sei trademark.

A trade mark used by Tashiro Monzaemon (?-1900). Meiji period, around 1860-1880.

Arita ware  is a broad term for Japanese porcelain made in the area around the town of Arita, in the former Hizen Province, northwestern Kyūshū island. It is also known as Hizen ware  after the wider area of the province. This was the area where the great majority of early Japanese porcelain, especially Japanese export porcelain, was made.

Diameter 155 mm

Gilding and paint are in excellent condition, with a small chip along the edge of the plate.

Please carefully regard all photos.

The item will be shipped with full tracking and insurance.

Dainty plate made of fine white porcelain, hand painting On the bottom of the plate are hieroglyphics indicating the Hichozan Shinpo-sei trademark. A trade mark used by Tashiro Monzaemon (?-1900). Meiji period, around 1860-1880. Arita ware  is a broad term for Japanese porcelain made in the area around the town of Arita, in the former Hizen Province, northwestern Kyūshū island. It is also known as Hizen ware  after the wider area of the province. This was the area where the great majority of early Japanese porcelain, especially Japanese export porcelain, was made. Diameter 155 mm Gilding and paint are in excellent condition, with a small chip along the edge of the plate. Please carefully regard all photos. The item will be shipped with full tracking and insurance.
Antique Yes
Product Plate/Tray
Age 1850-1899
Country of Origin Japan
Region of Origin Japanese
Primary Material Porcelain/ Pottery
Original/Repro Antique Original