Description :

Asian Porcelain Plates: Cultural Themes & Artistic Style

Two Fukigawa decorative collector plates. 10.25 inch wide. New inbox, with plate stands.

Large Plate on the Left

• Scene: A woman seated with two children near a floral arrangement of red autumn leaves and butterflies.

• Style: This resembles Chinese famille rose porcelain, popular during the Qing Dynasty (especially 18th–19th century), known for its soft pink palette and domestic scenes.

• Calligraphy: The inscription may be a poetic verse or artist signature, common in Chinese decorative art. Identification would require close inspection of the mark on the back.

• Possible Origin: Jingdezhen kilns in China, or Japanese Kutani ware if the calligraphy is Japanese.

Large Plate on the Right

• Scene: A group of children playing under a blossoming tree with bamboo in the background.

• Style: This is reminiscent of Chinese “hundred boys” motif, symbolizing prosperity and happiness. It was widely used in Qing Dynasty porcelain.

• Calligraphy: Again, likely a poetic or auspicious inscription.

• Possible Origin: Chinese export porcelain, possibly late Qing or Republic period.

  
  

Teacups and Saucers: European Influence

• Vintage Nippon, China, teacup, and Saji teacup.

  • Left Teacup and Saucer:

    • Design: Floral with gold accents.

    • Style: Could be English bone china or German porcelain (e.g., Meissen or Dresden), known for delicate floral gilding.

  • Right Teacup and Saucer:

    • Design: More elaborate floral and gold pattern.

    • Insert: The paper inside may be a maker’s label.

    • Style: Possibly Limoges (France) or Royal Vienna, both known for ornate gilded designs.

  Small Decorative Plate: Russian Palekh Style

• Scene: A knight on horseback in front of a

• red castle, surrounded by lush greenery and figures.

• Background: Black lacquer with gold border.

• Style: Strongly resembles Palekh miniature painting, a Russian folk art tradition using tempera on lacquered papier-mâché.

• Origin: Likely from Palekh or Fedoskino, Russia.

• Artist Info: These plates are often signed in Cyrillic script on the back; identifying the artist would require viewing the reverse.

  Russian imperial decorative plate from Bradford exchange. 7.75 inch wide.