{"product_id":"soucoupe-en-porcelaine-decor-de-prunier-japon-v-1891-1921","title":"Antique Porcelain Saucer – Plum Blossom Decoration – Japan, c. 1891–1921","description":"\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003eAntique Japanese porcelain saucer, decorated in cobalt blue on a white ground.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003eThe decoration features a beautiful flowering plum tree, with sinuous, blossom-covered branches, incorporated into a natural and landscape composition. A richly ornamented border of stylized floral and botanical motifs frames the design.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003eThe underglaze blue decoration belongs to the Japanese sometsuke tradition, characterized by the use of cobalt blue on white porcelain. The flowering plum (\u003cem\u003eume\u003c\/em\u003e) is one of the major traditional motifs in Japanese decorative arts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003eThe reverse bears a small blue 日本 (NIPPON) mark.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003eThis marking provides an important indication for dating Japanese export porcelain. The term NIPPON was used on Japanese porcelain from 1891; from 1921 onwards, the designation JAPAN gradually became standard.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003eThe saucer can therefore be dated to c. 1891–1921, corresponding mainly to the late Meiji period and early Taishō period.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003eThe style of the decoration and porcelain is consistent with Japanese export wares, particularly within the Arita\/Hizen tradition. The specific manufacturer has not been identified.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVery good overall condition. No hairline cracks or obvious restoration. Minor irregularities in the decoration and surface may be consistent with the manufacturing process and age of the piece.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Printemps tardif","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58866904039759,"sku":"PT-SCP-0009","price":24.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1028\/2565\/6655\/files\/photo-03.jpg?v=1790170222","url":"https:\/\/printempstardif.fr\/en\/products\/soucoupe-en-porcelaine-decor-de-prunier-japon-v-1891-1921","provider":"Printemps Tardif","version":"1.0","type":"link"}