set of 5 hand painted porcelain plates / bowls, made in Japan. Each plate in this set is beautifully hand painted showcasing elegant scenes of a traditional Japanese village on water, a person in a fishing boat, and metallic gold bordering. The plates are in unique diamond shapes with indentions on each corner making them easy to pick up and move around. The undersides are white just like the tops. The raised sides have blue paint brush strokes on the outsides, representing water. They are each hand painted...you can see the beautiful brush stroke work. are each hand signed. A lovely addition to your dining room or equally as lovely as display pieces.

Pottery and porcelain is one of the oldest Japanese art forms, dating back to the Neolithic period. Kilns have produced earthenware, pottery, stoneware, glazed pottery, glazed stoneware, porcelain, and blue-and-white ware. Japan has a long and successful history of ceramic production. Earthenwares were created as early as the Jōmon period, giving Japan one of the oldest ceramic traditions in the world. Japan is also known for the unusual esteem that ceramics holds within its artistic tradition, owing to the enduring popularity of the tea ceremony.

Condition: Good condition. These pieces are in great shape for their age with no structural damage, chips, or cracks, The 22kt gold paint detailing is waring off around the rim (please see photos).

Measurements:
6 5/8" x 5 5/8" x 1"

This item is sold from an excellent, highly rated vintage boutique in Los Angeles, CA.