七件日本瓷器收藏（九谷与伊万里）— 江户/明治/大正时期 - 日本 - Meiji period (1868-1912)

A fine and charming thematic collection of 7 assorted Japanese porcelain items, unified by the traditional iron-red palette (Akae), cobalt blue, and gold accents. The lot includes pieces ranging from the historical Edo Period to the Meiji and Taisho eras.
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Detailed lot list:
1. Kutani Porcelain Teapot ("Geisha Girls" style)
Description: Hand-painted with continuous scenes of Geishas (Bijin) in a spring garden with peonies and cherry blossoms. The upper section features a cobalt blue honeycomb pattern with iron-red flowers and black dotted cartouches.
Period: Taisho / Early Showa period (ca. 1910-1930)
Mark: Hand-painted iron-red circle mark on the base.Dimensions: Height 16 cm; Maximum width 15 cm.Condition: Very good condition. Intact, no chips or cracks. Minor gilt wear consistent with age.

2. Kutani Porcelain Incense Box with Lid (Kōgō / Tobako)
Description: Exquisite circular lidded box decorated in Akae Kinrande (iron-red and gold) style. The lid is meticulously hand-painted with the iconic "Thousand Scholars / Immortals" motif, showing a dense gathering of taoist sages with highly expressive facial features.
Period: Late Meiji / Taisho period (ca. 1900-1920)
Mark: Red artist brushstrokes on the base.Dimensions: Diameter 10 cm; Height 6 cm.
Condition: Excellent condition. Intact, no chips, cracks, or restorations.

3. Antique Imari Lobated Plate (Rinka style)
Description: The oldest and rarest piece in the lot. A beautiful 19th-century Arita/Imari porcelain dish with a scalloped rim. Painted in underglaze cobalt blue, overglaze iron-red, and gold, with rare turquoise enamel accents. The central medallion depicts an archaic incense burner (Koro), surrounded by flower baskets filled with peonies and chrysanthemums.
Period: Late Edo Period (ca. 1820-1860)
Mark: Underglaze blue four-character auspicious mark: Fukki Chōshun (富貴長春 - "Wealth, Honors, and Eternal Spring").
Dimensions: Diameter 12 cm; Height 2 cm.
Condition: Good antique condition. It shows a small historical chip on the outer rim (see detailed photos) and natural wear to the gilding. Beautifully aged glaze with natural craquelure.

4. Kutani Porcelain Sake Bottle (Tokkuri)
Description: Elegant sake bottle decorated with continuous scenes of Taoist sages in a bamboo forest. The neck is richly adorned with gold arabesques on a solid iron-red background (Kinrande).Period: Late Meiji / Taisho period (ca. 1900-1920)
Mark: Underglaze red square seal mark Fuku (福 - "Happiness / Good Fortune").
Dimensions: Height 15 cm; Maximum diameter 8 cm.
Condition: The body, neck, and gilding are beautifully preserved and vivid. However, there are significant chips and missing porcelain sections located exclusively on the bottom footrim (see detailed photos). The main body remains structurally intact.

5. Kutani Porcelain "Eggshell" Tea Cup
Description: Very fine, translucent porcelain cup decorated with cartouches of sages and traditional folding fans (Sensu), enriched with gold and polychrome enamels.
Period: Late Meiji period (ca. 1890-1912)Mark: Hand-painted Kutani (九谷) mark in red on the base.
Dimensions: Diameter 7.5 cm; Height 5.5 cm.
Condition: Collector's state. It shows a visible chip on the top rim (missing porcelain, see photos) and natural age-related staining on the inside. Left unwashed to preserve the delicate original gilding.

6. Kutani Porcelain Geisha Saucer (Teapot match)
Description: Perfectly matching the teapot, featuring four Geishas in a garden surrounded by a cobalt blue honeycomb border.
Period: Taisho / Early Showa period (ca. 1910-1930)
Mark: Signed inside an auspicious gourd shape (Hyotan) under the base.
Dimensions: Diameter 12 cm; Height 2 cm.
Condition: Excellent condition. Intact, no chips or cracks.

7. Kutani Porcelain Naturalistic Saucer
Description: A poetic, asymmetrical design depicting blooming plum branches (Ume) and bamboo leaves (Take) emerging from a misty background.
Period: Taisho / Early Showa period (ca. 1910-1930)
Mark: Hand-painted Kutani (九谷) mark in red on the base.
Dimensions: Diameter 14 cm; Height 2 cm.
Condition: Very good condition. Intact, with minor kiln imperfections (black spots) inherent to the firing process of the era.

The items will be packed with professional materials (bubble wrap, custom padding, and a sturdy double box) to guarantee maximum protection during transport, especially for the fragile eggshell pieces. Shipped via tracked and insured express courier.