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Today I have up forconsideration a Beautiful Antique 1830s Japanese Kutani WareHand-painted Porcelain Salad - Luncheon Plate. This piece is 7-3/4\" diameter at the rim. This set has aWhite background with Hand-painted Bird and Flowers. This piece is trimmed in Gold.This patternwas Discontinued & was only in production in the 1830s.
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The History of Kutani Ware
Kutani ware,originating in 1655 inIshikawa Prefecture, Japan, is a celebrated porcelain style known for itsvibrant, five-color (gosai) overglaze enamel. Founded by Goto Saijirounder the Maeda clan, early \"Ko-Kutani\" (1655–1730) focused on bold,artistic designs. Despite a 19th-century revival (Saiko Kutani) andmodernization with techniques likeKinrande(gold-painted) inthe Meiji era, it remains defined by its luxurious, colorful, and highlyexpressive artistry. Production halted around 1730. Around 100 yearslater, the industry was revived through kilns like Kasugayama and Yoshidaya,marking theSaiko Kutaniera. Following the fall of theshogunate, Kutani artisans adapted to new markets. TheKinrande(redand gold) style became popular for export, showcasing intricate, dense designs.ContemporaryKutani ware combines traditional hand-painting with modern techniques, such aselectric kilns for precise temperature control and computer-assisted gold leafapplication.Traditional pieces are known for using green, blue, yellow, purple,and red to create deep, rich, and often bold designs.The style isrecognized for powerful, expressive brushstrokes rather than perfectlysymmetrical, refined painting. The humid climate and long winters of theIshikawa region allowed for slow, detailed indoor work, which fostered thedevelopment of this intricate, layered, and durable painting style.Today,Kutani remains a major, high-value, traditional Japanese craft, blending its350-year-old heritage with contemporary artistic styles
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