A vintage near antique pheasant and wisteria plate circa early Showa Period (1930s to 1940s). Made by Soko China of Kobe, the westernised trade name for 湊光 (Minato Hikari). Satsuma pottery is one of Japan’s most distinctive ceramic styles, and first achieved renown at the Exposition Universelle in Paris, 1867.
Beautifully hand-painted and gilded with rich floral motifs.
Price marked at $380 AUD.
Measurements: 3.5cm height. 25cm diameter
Very good vintage near antique condition with minor wear and loss to gilt overall commensurate with age as pictured. Rings true.
