Vintage Marumitsu Collector Plate Hachinohe Enburi Dance Japanese Folk Art Blue For Sale

We are forever home-finders, connecting lost cultural treasures with the humans who cherish their stories. Step into the vibrant, festive pulse of northern Japan with this captivating vintage collector plate, featuring original artwork by Hachinohe-born artist Katsuko Takakura. Commissioned for the historic Marumitsu department store, this piece vividly captures the spirited motions of the traditional Hachinohe Enburi folk dance—a UNESCO-recognized celebration of spring and agriculture. Rendered in striking cobalt blues with exquisite detailing, it is a whimsical, storytelling artifact that brings a touch of mid-century Japanese heritage and timeless folklore straight to your gallery wall or shelf display.

• Artistic Heritage: Features a detailed scene of the traditional Hachinohe Enburi winter/spring folk dance, designed from original artwork by celebrated regional artist Katsuko Takakura.

• Exclusive Provenance: Originally produced for and retailed through the historic Marumitsu department store, making it a sought-after piece of mid-century Japanese retail and folk art history.

• Striking Aesthetics: Decorated in a rich, classic cobalt blue and white palette with intricate geometric and floral borders framing the joyous festive figures.

• Display Ready: Designed as a decorative collector plate, wonderful for mounting on a wall or styling on a plate stand in a curated eclectic or vintage interior.

• Condition Note: Vintage display condition with gentle age-appropriate wear consistent with mid-century decor. Please review all detailed high-resolution photos and angle shots provided in the listing.

Great for collectors of: Vintage Japanese folk art, Hachinohe Enburi memorabilia, Marumitsu department store collectibles, Katsuko Takakura art, mid-century blue and white decorative plates, traditional Japanese festival decor, and rare Asian cultural artifacts.

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