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4 Small Post-War Japanese Kousen Kutani Porcelain Plates with Maple Leaves

$595per set
£456.90per set
€524.14per set
CA$836.04per set
A$936.32per set
CHF 488.56per set
MX$11,436.71per set
NOK 6,215.84per set
SEK 5,859.18per set
DKK 3,911.59per set

About the Item

A fine set of 4 Japanese Kutanti porcelain plates. Each with a pair of painted maples leaves to the center in green, reds, and yellows. The rim with red & and green stripes. Made in Kanazawa's Kousen kiln in 1946 and likely funded by the Economic & Scientific Section of the Supreme Commander of Allied Powers, whose General Headquarters were located in Tokyo. (General Headquarters, Supreme Commander of Allied Powers, Economic & Scientific Section) With a dedication to the base of each that reads: 'William L. Bunting / Lt. Col. AC / 0-196377' Lt. Col. William L. Bunting served under the command of Douglas McArthur in the Pacific and spent many years in Southeast Asia; his son Wilbur J. Bunting would later rise to the rank of Major General. One of the plates additionally marked with G.H.Q-SCAP-E.S.S.-IW / Tokyo / Kanazawa / 18 June 1946. We assume these plates were made to order. Simply a wonderful set of historical Japanese Kutani plates! Date: 20th Century Overall Condition: They are in overall good, as-pictured, used estate condition. Condition Details: There is some rubbing and scuffing to the enamel paint on each (the bases are unglazed) and fine and light crazing throughout. Otherwise, there are some fine & light surface scratches and other signs of expected light wear consistent with age. Marks: Impressed to the base of each plate with a 光仙 mark for the Kosen kiln of Kanagawa. See description for full details of the U.S. SCAP marks/dedication. Measurements: Height: ca. 1 in. Diameter: ca. 5 1/2 in. Items purchased from this dealer must delight you. Purchases may be returned for any reason for a period of 7 days.
  • Similar to:
    Kutani Studio (Maker)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 1 in (2.54 cm)Diameter: 5.5 in (13.97 cm)
  • Sold As:
    Set of 4
  • Style:
    Taisho (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    20th Century
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. There is some rubbing and scuffing to the enamel paint on each (the bases are unglazed) and fine and light crazing throughout. Otherwise, there are some fine & light surface scratches and other signs of expected light wear consistent with age.
  • Seller Location:
    Philadelphia, PA
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 12202024175716DSAINVSSNO241stDibs: LU1610243369192

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