As part of our Japanese works of art collection we are delighted to offer this large Meiji Period (1868-1912) ceramic charger made under the banner of the Fukagawa Seiji Gaisha, a breakaway company founded in 1894 by one of the sons of the Fukagawa family, this family were also the founders of the Koransha company of the mid Meiji Period. This highly decorative wall plaque is decorated within three cartouches around a central roundel consisting of a phoenix in flight above paulownia, the first scene depicts Manchurian cranes in flight above a rough sea, the second a more tranquil scene of native iris and finally a charming scene of carp swimming beneath a maple tree, the panels interspersed with formal roundels in typical Imari palette , the rear of the charger decorated with a continuous scrolling band and bearing the company signature seal.
Condition report :
Fine condition throughout .
Approximate Sizes :
Diameter : 21 1/4" 54 cm
Height : 3 1/4" 8.3 cm
Free worldwide delivery and a certificate of authenticity are included within the price of this item.
Physical Dimensions
Height
8.3cm (3.27")
Width
54cm (21.26")
Depth
54cm (21.26")
Declaration
Steve Sly Japanese Works of Art has dated this piece to the 1900s.
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1037468
Dealers Notes
Available during usual business hours 7 days a week by prior appointment only.
Available out of hours for general enquiries : sales@stagsheadantiques.com or steve@steveslyjapaneseart.com
Tel 07774-635918
Description
As part of our Japanese works of art collection we are delighted to offer this large Meiji Period (1868-1912) ceramic charger made under the banner of the Fukagawa Seiji Gaisha, a breakaway company founded in 1894 by one of the sons of the Fukagawa family, this family were also the founders of the Koransha company of the mid Meiji Period. This highly decorative wall plaque is decorated within three cartouches around a central roundel consisting of a phoenix in flight above paulownia, the first scene depicts Manchurian cranes in flight above a rough sea, the second a more tranquil scene of native iris and finally a charming scene of carp swimming beneath a maple tree, the panels interspersed with formal roundels in typical Imari palette , the rear of the charger decorated with a continuous scrolling band and bearing the company signature seal.
fig 1. Large Japanese Ceramic Charger by Fukagawa Seiji Company
Condition report :
Fine condition throughout .
Approximate Sizes :
Diameter : 21 1/4" 54 cm
Height : 3 1/4" 8.3 cm
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Free worldwide delivery and a certificate of authenticity are included within the price of this item.
Steve Sly Japanese Works of Art
Physical Dimensions
Height
8.3cm (3.27")
Width
54cm (21.26")
Depth
54cm (21.26")
Date of Manufacture
Steve Sly Japanese Works of Art has dated this piece to the 1900s.
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1037468
About the Dealer
Steve Sly Japanese Works of Art
Sellingantiques verified Since Jan 2012
Specialists in japanese works of art from the meiji period 1868-1912
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