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A Pair of Rare Japanese Moulded in Shallow Relief, Crane Shaped Dishes, Decorated in Iron Red, Black and Gold, Dating Late 17th Early 18th Century.
Oliver Sargent Antiques
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A Pair of Rare Japanese Moulded in Shallow Relief, Crane Shaped Dishes, Decorated in Iron Red, Black and Gold, Dating Late 17th Early 18th Century.

18th century
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For sale, this rare pair of Japanese moulded in shallow relief, crane shaped dishes, decorated in iron red, black and gold, dating late 17th early 18th century. Each dish moulded to pick out the crane’s plumage, with the bird’s head turned to the right. The reverse decorated in iron red with various symbols and standing on a raised shaped foot decorated with a key fret border. The foot burnt orange in places from the firing process. Each dish with just standard glaze shrinkage stress lines, common on this type of ware. Each dish with one small shallow rim flake as shown in the pics. The foot rim with one firing fault as shown in the pics. Each dish is approx. 15.1cm across and 12.5cm wide it an approx. depth of 3cm. In individual fitted wooden boxes.

A rare pair of early dishes in excellent condition. Price £895.00

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Physical Dimensions
Height
15.1cm (5.94")
Width
12.5cm (4.92")
Depth
3cm (1.18")
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Oliver Sargent Antiques has dated these Japanese Crane Porcelain Dishes to the 1700s.

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SA867864
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OSA1203
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For sale, this rare pair of Japanese moulded in shallow relief, crane shaped dishes, decorated in iron red, black and gold, dating late 17th early 18th century. Each dish moulded to pick out the crane’s plumage, with the bird’s head turned to the right.
The reverse decorated in iron red with various symbols and standing on a raised shaped foot decorated with a key fret border.
Oliver Sargent Antiques

The foot burnt orange in places from the firing process. Each dish with just standard glaze shrinkage stress lines, common on this type of ware. Each dish with one small shallow rim flake as shown in the pics. The foot rim with one firing fault as shown in the pics. Each dish is approx. 15.1cm across and 12.5cm wide it an approx. depth of 3cm. In individual fitted wooden boxes.

fig 1. A pair of Japanese off-white porcelain dishes moulded in the shape of stylized cranes with detailed feather relief, black details, iron-red accents, and gold trim.
fig 1. A Pair of Rare Japanese Moulded in Shallow Relief, Crane Shaped Dishes, Decorated in Iron Red, Black and Gold, Dating Late 17th Early 18th Century.

A rare pair of early dishes in excellent condition. Price £895.00

You can find more items of interest and purchase through our website, using all major credit cards:

please visit: www.oliversargentantiques.co.uk

or: www.oliversargentantiques.com

Height
15.1cm (5.94")
Width
12.5cm (4.92")
Depth
3cm (1.18")
Date of Manufacture

Oliver Sargent Antiques has dated these Japanese Crane Porcelain Dishes to the 1700s.

Reference Numbers
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SA867864
Dealers Internal Ref
OSA1203
Oliver Sargent Antiques
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Specialists in vintage military watches & clocks and antique oriental ceramics & works of art

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A pair of Japanese off-white porcelain dishes moulded in the shape of stylized cranes with detailed feather relief, black details, iron-red accents, and gold trim.
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Archive I A pair of Japanese off-white porcelain dishes moulded in the shape of stylized cranes with detailed feather relief, black details, iron-red accents, and gold trim.

A Pair of Rare Japanese Moulded in Shallow Relief, Crane Shaped Dishes, Decorated in Iron Red, Black and Gold, Dating Late 17th Early 18th Century.

Archive II A pair of Japanese off-white porcelain dishes moulded in the shape of stylized cranes with detailed feather relief, black details, iron-red accents, and gold trim. View II
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A pair of Japanese off-white porcelain dishes moulded in the shape of stylized cranes with detailed feather relief, black details, iron-red accents, and gold trim.
A pair of rare Japanese moulded in shallow relief, crane shaped dishes, decorated in iron red, black and gold, dating late 17th early 18th century.
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A pair of Japanese off-white porcelain dishes moulded in the shape of stylized cranes with detailed feather relief, black details, iron-red accents, and gold trim.
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During the Edo period (16031867), Japanese ceramic art flourished with figurative designs inspired by nature. Cranes, symbolising longevity and good fortune, were frequently depicted on functional and decorative porcelain pieces made for domestic use and export.

These dishes were crafted from porcelain clay, moulded in shallow relief to depict bird feathers, and fired at high temperatures. Decoration involved overglaze enamel painting using iron-red pigment, black accents, and detailed gilding.

Authentic early Japanese porcelain often features hand-moulded irregularities, slight foot rim wear consistent with age, and hand-applied overglaze enamels. Subtle imperfections in the glaze, wear to gilding, and specific iron-red tonal qualities also indicate historical production.

Display decorative dishes on a sideboard, console table, or within an illuminated cabinet to serve as focal accents. Their organic bird forms and metallic accents integrate well into minimalist, classic, and curated interior schemes.

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